Zaragoza GK Punches Rival in Derby Brawl After Red Card

In the closing moments of a tense Spanish second-division derby on Sunday, Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada sparked a chaotic brawl by punching Huesca defender Jorge Pulido in the face, moments after receiving a red card for shoving him to the ground. The incident, which unfolded at Huesca's El Alcoraz stadium, overshadowed Huesca's 1-0 victory and drew widespread condemnation from both clubs.

Andrada, a 35-year-old Argentina international on loan from Mexican club Monterrey, had already been cautioned earlier in the match. As stoppage time wound down in the high-stakes Aragonese rivalry, he pushed Pulido to the turf near the Zaragoza goal, prompting referee Juan Luis Pulido Santana to issue a second yellow card, resulting in his ejection. Instead of leaving the pitch, Andrada chased after Pulido and delivered a right-hand punch to his face, knocking the Huesca captain down. The altercation quickly escalated into a melee involving players and staff from both teams, with dozens scrambling on the field.

Huesca goalkeeper Dani Jimenez joined the fray, striking Andrada on the back of the head in retaliation, which led to his own red card. Zaragoza defender Dani Tasende was...