Esteban Andrada Receives 13-Match Ban for Punching Opponent

Esteban Andrada, the goalkeeper for Real Zaragoza, has been handed a 13-match ban by the Spanish Football Federation following an incident where he punched Huesca player Jorg Pulido in the face. This occurred during a second-tier derby match on Sunday, where Andrada was initially sent off for the attack, which automatically triggered the lengthy ban under match rules.

The incident escalated into a brawl during stoppage time, leading to further disciplinary actions; Huesca's goalkeeper Dani Jimenez received a four-match ban, while Zaragoza's Dani Tasend was banned for two matches. Andrada expressed regret over the incident, stating it was not a good image for the club and that he felt unprofessional.

This ban poses a significant setback for Real Zaragoza as they strive to avoid relegation from the league.