Zaragoza goalkeeper given 13-game ban after derby punch provoked brawl
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada has been banned for 13 matches after punching Huesca captain Jorge Pulido following his dismissal in a La Liga 2 derby, sparking a large on-field brawl. The Spanish Football Federation handed down the maximum 12-match sanction for the violent conduct, plus an automatic one-game suspension for the red card. Several other players from both teams, including Dani Tasende and Dani Jimenez, also received suspensions related to the incident.
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Sport|FootballZaragoza goalkeeper given 13-game ban after derby punch provoked brawlEsteban Andrada banned for 13 games and teammate Dani Tasende for two after an on-field brawl in La Liga 2.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoRFEF's Disciplinary Committee ruled Esteban Andrada's offence warranted the maximum 12-match sanction, along with the automatic one-game suspension [Screen grab/ Social Media]By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada has been banned for 13 matches by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after he punched an opposition player following a sending off last week.Andrada was shown a yellow card…
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