Overview
- Esteban Andrada, who had just been sent off in the 99th minute on Sunday, ran back and punched Huesca captain Jorge Pulido in the face, triggering a brawl that led to three red cards.
- Huesca won 1-0 through an Oscar Sielva goal, and both clubs remain in the drop zone with five league games to play.
- Andrada issued a public apology saying he lost focus and would accept any punishment, while Real Zaragoza condemned the scenes and said it will take internal disciplinary measures.
- The referee’s report says Andrada ran and jumped before landing a forceful punch that bruised Pulido’s cheek, and VAR reviews contributed to the dismissals of Huesca keeper Dani Jimenez and Zaragoza’s Dani Tasende.
- Spanish federation sanctions for punching often run from four to 12 matches, so both goalkeepers could miss key fixtures as Zaragoza fight for survival and Andrada, a 35-year-old on loan from Monterrey, faces further club action.