Zaragoza goalkeeper given 13-game ban after derby punch provoked brawl
Summary
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada received a 13-match ban from the Spanish Football Federation after punching a player from Huesca during a derby match. The incident caused a fight on the field, and several other players received suspensions related to the brawl.Key Facts
- Esteban Andrada was shown two yellow cards and then punched Huesca captain Jorge Pulido in the face.
- The punch led to a fight involving players and staff from both teams.
- Andrada was banned for 13 matches: 12 for the punch plus 1 for the red card.
- Huesca goalkeeper Dani Jimenez got a four-match ban for punching Andrada during the fight.
- Zaragoza’s Dani Tasende was suspended for two matches for kicking an opponent after a video review.
- Rayo Vallecano player Isi Palazon received a seven-match ban for harshly complaining about a referee from the bench.
- The suspensions can be appealed by the players involved.
- The fight happened during a La Liga 2 derby where Zaragoza lost 1-0 to Huesca.
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