Violent Brawl Erupts in Spanish Football Match: Goalkeeper Punches Opponent, Multiple Players Sent Off
- A second-division soccer match in Spain ended in a violent brawl after Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada punched Huesca defender Jorge Pulido in the face, triggering a melee that...
- The incident occurred in the final minutes of the match when Andrada shoved Pulido to the ground as he approached the Argentine goalkeeper.
- An altercation between players and staff members from both teams ensued.
A second-division soccer match in Spain ended in a violent brawl after Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada punched Huesca defender Jorge Pulido in the face, triggering a melee that saw multiple players and staff members involved.
The incident occurred in the final minutes of the match when Andrada shoved Pulido to the ground as he approached the Argentine goalkeeper. After the referee showed Andrada a second yellow card for the shove, he ran after Pulido and struck him with a powerful right-hand punch to the face.
An altercation between players and staff members from both teams ensued. Andrada was in the middle of the brawl when Jiménez came running and hit him on the back of his head.
Associated Press
Huesca goalkeeper Dani Jiménez was later sent off for punching Andrada during the melee. Zaragoza’s Dani Tasende was also shown a red card and dismissed from the game.
Huesca won the match 1-0. Both teams are positioned near the bottom of the Segunda División standings.
The match took place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, as part of the Spanish second-division schedule. No further disciplinary actions or match rescheduling have been announced as of the latest reports.