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Shocking moment goalkeeper punches player in the face after red card

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Updated 08:06 27 Apr 2026 GMT+1Published 07:55 27 Apr 2026 GMT+1

Shocking moment goalkeeper punches player in the face after red card

After being sent off, Esteban Andrada proceeded to drop an opponent with a brutal right hook and is facing a huge ban.

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A goalkeeper could be facing a heavy ban after punching an opponent in shocking fashion just seconds after being sent off.

On Sunday night, Huesca and Real Zaragoza met in a huge Aragonese derby at the bottom of the Spanish second division, with the hosts picking up a 1-0 win thanks to a penalty from Oscar Sielva.

But all hell broke loose late in the second half, with three red cards - including dismissals for both goalkeepers.

Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada was given a second yellow card for pushing over a Huesca player, but that wasn't his worst actions.

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After being send off, Andrada, an Argentina international, lost his head completely. He proceeded to charge over to Huesca's captain Jorge Pulido and dropped him to the turf with a brutal right hook that caught him right in the face.

Andrada's behaviour prompted a wild on-pitch brawl involving both sets of players, with opposite goalkeeper Dani Jimenez sent off and Andrada's teammate Dani Tasende also given his marching orders.

Footage of the full shocking incident circulated on social media, with the wicked punch coming around 14 seconds in. Pulido was left with bruising around his eye area.

Andrada had only been sent off once in his career before Sunday and he issued an apology, stating that he was "here for whatever consequences" may follow.

"The truth is I'm very, very sorry for what happened," he said.

"It's not a good image for the club, for the fans, and especially not for a professional like myself. So, I'm very sorry.

"Throughout my career, I've only had one red card, and that was for a handball outside the penalty area.

"I also want to apologize to Jorge Pulido because we are colleagues, and honestly, it was my fault, I lost focus at that moment, and well, I am here for whatever consequences the league may give me."

Andrada's comments were also followed by a statement from Zaragoza, who described the scenes as "regrettable" and "unbecoming of this sport".

"We witnessed scenes unbecoming of this sport and which should never have occurred," the statement said.

"These events do not represent the values ​​of Real Zaragoza or its fans, who throughout its history have been characterized by sportsmanship, courage, and respect for the opponent.

"We are role models and examples for many fans, especially children, who cheer us on at every match and aspire to one day become one of their idols.

"That is why these regrettable images should never have been seen."

Meanwhile, his manager David Navarro spoke afterwards and said "there are lines we can't cross".

The 35-year-old is on loan at Zaragoza from Monterrey but could now be facing a lengthy ban from the sport.

Both teams remain in the relegation zone with just two games remaining.

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Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and WWE. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has covered two WrestleMania events for SPORTbible.

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