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Thursday, 30/4/2026 | 04:13 GMT+7

Zaragoza goalkeeper suspended for 13 matches for punching opponent

Esteban Andrada received one of the harshest penalties in history for punching defender Jorge Pulido in the face during a La Liga 2 match, likely ending his chances of playing for Zaragoza again.

Late in the match between Zaragoza and Huesca in Spain's second division on the evening of 26/4, Andrada received a second yellow card after a shove caused Pulido to fall in the penalty area. The referee's decision to send him off seemed to cause the Argentine goalkeeper to lose control. As Pulido stood up, Andrada suddenly rushed forward, swinging his right arm and punching the Huesca defender directly in the face.

Andrada punches Pulido during the match between Real Zaragoza and Huesca in Spain's second division on 26/4.

On 29/4, the disciplinary committee of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed Andrada's penalty: one match for the red card and 12 additional matches for violent conduct. This suspension likely means Andrada has played his last game for Zaragoza. The goalkeeper is on loan to Zaragoza from Monterrey (Mexico) until the end of the season.

Andrada's attack also sparked a brawl on the field. Huesca's goalkeeper, Dani Jimenez, was sent off for swinging his arm at an opponent, while Zaragoza player Dani Tasende was dismissed for kicking an opponent off the ball. The RFEF later issued additional penalties: Jimenez received a four-match suspension, and Tasende received two matches.

After the match, Andrada admitted losing his temper, apologized to his opponent, and stated he would accept any penalties from the organizers. "I deeply regret what happened. That action does not reflect well on the club or myself. In my career, I had only received one red card before, for handling the ball outside the penalty area. In a moment of tension, I lost control and reacted incorrectly. I will not repeat that," he said.

Zaragoza also issued a statement strongly condemning the Argentine player's conduct, adding that it would implement appropriate disciplinary measures.

The incident where Andrada punched Pulido.

Andrada's suspension ranks among the most severe in Spanish football history based on the number of matches banned. The record belongs to defender Joaquin Cortizo (Zaragoza), who was suspended for 24 matches in 1964 after a tackle that broke the tibia of forward Enrique Collar (Atletico Madrid).

Following him is Pedro Fernandez (Granada) with a 15-match ban for a foul that sidelined forward Amancio (Real Madrid) for four months.

Andrada ranks just below them on this list with 13 matches, placing him alongside other severe penalties imposed for serious on-field violence. Player Apono was suspended for 12 matches in 2015 for insulting and threatening a referee.

Other cases of severe penalties include goalkeeper German "Mono" Burgos (11 matches) for punching an opponent in 1999, and defender Pepe (Real Madrid) with a 10-match ban for kicking an opposing player in the back during a match against Getafe in 2009.

The incident where Pepe kicked Francisco Casquero in the back, leading to a 10-match suspension.

Forward Diego Costa was suspended for 8 matches for insulting and acting against a referee, while Andoni Goikoetxea was initially banned for 18 matches for a foul on Diego Maradona in 1983, later reduced to 7 matches after an appeal.

Additionally, some serious past incidents were penalized with time-based suspensions rather than a specific number of matches, such as the brawl in the 1984 Copa del Rey final that saw many players from both Bilbao and Barca suspended for three months.

Andrada's severe penalty demonstrates that Spanish football authorities continue to maintain a strict stance against on-field violence.

Hong Duy (according to ESPN, Marca)

By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/thu-mon-zaragoza-bi-treo-gio-13-tran-vi-dam-doi-thu-5068533.html
Tags: La Liga 2 Esteban Andrada Real Zaragoza

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