He Argentine Esteban Andradagoalkeeper of Trusty Zaragoza and former Rayados de Monterrey player, was involved in a scandal on matchday 37 of LaLiga Hypermotionthe second division of Spain, by attacking the captain of the SD Huesca, Jorge Pulidoafter being sent off in added time.
With the score 1-0 and in the 98th minute, Andrada saw the red card after pushing Pulido. However, the situation escalated quickly when the goalkeeper lost his assist and ran towards the opponent to hit him in the face, unleashing chaos on the pitch.
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The Aragonese derby ended with a victory for Huesca, but was marked by a pitched battle that completely overshadowed the sporting result.
What caused Esteban Andrada’s attack?
Esteban Andrada received the expulsion after a previous action with Jorge Pulido. In the midst of tension and protests, the Argentine goalkeeper reacted violently to what seemed like provocations from rivals.
Until that moment, the former Rayados player was putting in an outstanding performance, even stopping a penalty in the 7th minute taken by Oscar Silvawhich profiled him as a figure of the meeting.
However, Sielva himself had his revenge in the 66th minute, scoring the only goal of the game and sealing the victory of the SD Huesca.
The most serious moment: punch and total chaos in El Alcoraz
The accumulated tension exploded in the final minutes. After the review of a play in the VAR that led to the expulsion of Dani TasendeAndrada continued to protest insistently.
In this context, the most serious incident occurred: the goalkeeper pushed Pulido, he was sent off and, immediately afterwards, ran towards him to hit him from behind, knocking him down on the grass.
The reaction was immediate. A was unleashed tangana widespread in which he also participated Dani Jimenezwho went around the field to attack Andrada, and was also sent off.
The images, of great impact, have gone around the world and place the spanish soccer at the center of the controversy.
Trusty Zaragoza condemns the events and analyzes sanctions
After the scandal, the Trusty Zaragoza issued an official statement in which it condemns what happened and leaves the door open to internal sanctions against Esteban Andrada.
“In the final moments of the SD Huesca – Trusty Zaragoza played this Sunday in El Alcoraz we have starred in some images that are inappropriate for this sport and that should never have occurred. These events do not represent the values of Trusty Zaragoza or Zaragoza, which throughout its history has been characterized by nobility, courage and respect for rivals,” reads the document spread on social networks.
“We are an example and role model for many fans, especially boys and girls, who encourage us in every game and aspire to one day become one of their idols. That is why these unfortunate images should never have occurred,” the team explained.
“Regarding our player Esteban Andrada, the club will analyze the events that occurred and take the appropriate disciplinary measures,” the letter concludes.
Official statement | Trusty Zaragoza condemns the events that occurred in the final moments in El Alcoraz
— Trusty Zaragoza (@RealZaragoza) April 26, 2026
Possible sanction for Andrada after the attack
The immediate future of Esteban Andrada is uncertain. The goalkeeper is exposed to a harsh disciplinary sanction that could keep him out for the remainder of the season.
Beyond sporting punishment, the incident has generated a strong debate about violence in football and the responsibility of players as role models on and off the field.
The Aragonese derby, one of the most intense matches on the calendar, ended up becoming an episode that transcends sports and could have important consequences.
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