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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

Spanish derby descends into chaos as goalkeeper punches opposition captain in the face

  • Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was sent off during a Spanish second-tier derby against Huesca on Sunday.
  • After receiving a second yellow card, Andrada then punched Huesca captain Jorge Pulido in the face, sparking a mass brawl.
  • The incident led to further dismissals, including Huesca keeper Dani Jimenez and Zaragoza's Dani Tasende.
  • Andrada has apologised for his actions, admitting he "lost focus", and now faces severe disciplinary measures from his club, who condemned the behaviour.
  • The 1-0 defeat to relegation rivals Huesca leaves Real Zaragoza in the relegation zone, with Andrada's loan spell potentially ending prematurely.

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Goalkeeper lays out opponent to spark mass brawl in Spanish second-tier derby

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