The controversy surrounds Esteban Andrada after his attack in Spanish soccer. The president of LaLiga, Javier Tebasraised his voice and asked for an exemplary sanction against the Argentine goalkeeper, considering the punishment he could receive insufficient after his expulsion in the Aragonese derby.
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The leader was forceful when referring to the punch that the goalkeeper of the Proper Zaragoza tipped Jorge Pulidoplayer of the Huescaduring day 37 of the LaLiga Hypermotion.
“It seems truly outrageous to me and the sanction should be the maximum possible. It seems that the regulations speak of only, only 12 games, when really It had to be the sanction of several months without being able to play“, said Javier Tebas about the action of the 35-year-old goalkeeper.
What sanction could Andrada receive?
In accordance with the regulations of the Proper Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)an attack without injury can be punished with between 4 and 12 games of suspension, while if there is physical damage, the punishment can increase from 6 to 15 games.
In this case, the arbitration record states that Jorge Pulido He suffered a bruise on his cheekbone after the blow, which could aggravate the sanction.
So far there is no official punishment, but it is estimated that Esteban Andrada He could receive between 10 and 15 matches, in addition to the expulsion already applied during the match.
How was Andrada’s aggression in the derby
The incident occurred in the final minutes of the match between Saragossa and Huescawhich finished 1-0 with the preference of the visiting team.
After a controversial play, Esteban Andrada pushed Jorge Pulidoan action that earned him the second yellow card. However, the situation escalated when, in the middle of a fight, the goalkeeper threw a punch that knocked down the defender.
The incident generated immediate indignation and provoked reactions from both the coaching staff and the club.
Apologies from the player and position of the club
After what happened, Esteban Andrada He acknowledged his mistake and offered a public apology.
“It is not a good image for anyone. It was an extreme situation, I went out of context and reacted that way. It is not a good image for the club, for the people and for a professional, like I am. I will not do it again because I know that I am a public person, a professional with many years of career,” he indicated.
He Proper Zaragoza He also condemned what happened and announced that he will analyze the case to take internal measures.
Uncertain future for Andrada and Rayados
The punishment could have direct consequences on the future of the goalkeeper, whose loan with Rayados de Monterrey ends this summer.
If the sanction exceeds 10 games, there is the possibility that part of the punishment will be served outside of Spain, which would impact his return to the Liga MX.
With five days left in the fashionable season and the Saragossa in relegation positions, the sporting and disciplinary situation of Esteban Andrada It becomes even more delicate.
History of similar sanctions
Cases like that of Germán ‘Mono’ Burgos or that of Hristo Stoichkov They have been a reference in serious disciplinary situations, with sanctions close to 12 games.
Now, the case of Esteban Andrada could set a new precedent, especially in the face of public and media pressure led by Javier Tebaswho insists that the punishment must go beyond the routine regulation.
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