Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was sent off and punched Huesca defender Jorge Pulido during a chaotic brawl in a Spanish Segunda División match. The incident occurred in the final minutes of a tense relegation battle, with both teams fighting to avoid demotion.
Andrada, who had already been shown a red card for pushing Pulido, ran back to the defender and struck him with a right hand. The altercation escalated into a mass brawl, with Huesca goalkeeper Dani Jiménez and Zaragoza’s Dani Tasende also being sent off. Huesca won the match 1-0.
Andrada later apologized, stating he regretted his actions and acknowledged the negative impact on his professional reputation. He also expressed remorse to Pulido, calling the incident a loss of control in a high-pressure situation.
The match was marred by tension, with both teams in the relegation zone and only five games remaining in the season. Huesca moved to 36 points, while Zaragoza remained second-bottom with 35 points. Huesca manager José Luis condemned the violence, calling it unjustifiable but understandable given the stakes.