{"id":8228,"date":"2026-04-27T10:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=8228"},"modified":"2026-04-27T10:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:22:11","slug":"esteban-andrada-issues-grovelling-statement-after-punching-opponent-in-shocking-scenes-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=8228","title":{"rendered":"Esteban Andrada issues grovelling statement after punching opponent in shocking scenes | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Esteban Andrada punched Jorge\u00a0Pulido in the dying moments of Real Zaragoza\u2019s loss to Huesca (Movistar)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada has issued a grovelling apology after his violent assault on Jorge\u00a0Pulido in the side\u2019s clash with Huesca.<\/p>\n

The shocking incident played out after Andrada was shown a second yellow card for shoving over Pulido on the touchline, with Huesca holding a narrow one-goal lead in the closing stages of the Spanish second-tier match.<\/p>\n

The moment referee Damaso Arcediano Monescillo brandished his red card, Andrada completely lost his cool, sprinting back towards Pulido as tensions escalated in Sunday\u2019s bad-tempered Aragonese derby between the two relegation-threatened teams.<\/p>\n

Footage of what happened next has since gone viral across social media, with the Argentina international pictured swinging his right fist into an unsuspecting Pulido from behind, sparking a mass brawl between both sets of players.<\/p>\n

Opposition goalkeeper Dani Jimenez and Zaragoza defender Dani Tasende were also given their marching orders for the part they played in the melee at Huesca\u2019s Estadio El Alcoraz.<\/p>\n

Centre-back Pulido, formerly of Atletico Madrid, was later seen holding a large ice pack to the side of his face. It is unclear at this stage if the injuries the Spaniard sustained in the attack are serious.<\/p>\n

Andrada, meanwhile, issued a statement in the aftermath of Zaragoza\u2019s 1-0 defeat, insisting he was \u2018very sorry\u2019 and claiming he was \u2018here to face the consequences with the league\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Andrada had earlier been shown a second booking for pushing over Pulido (Picture: Movistar)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018The truth is, I\u2019m very sorry for what happened,\u2019 the 35-year-old \u2013 who has been capped four times by Argentina \u2013 said in a short video shared on Zaragoza\u2019s social media pages. <\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s not a good image for the club, for the fans, or for a professional like myself, so I\u2019m very sorry. <\/p>\n

\u2018Throughout my career, I\u2019ve only had one red card for handling the ball outside the penalty area. <\/p>\n

\u2018It was a critical situation where I lost control and reacted that way, but I\u2019m very sorry and I know I wouldn\u2019t do it again.\u2019<\/p>\n

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The incident sparked a separate clash between both sets of players (Picture: Movistar)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Andrada added: \u2018I know I\u2019m a public figure, a professional with many years of experience, and all I can do is apologise to Jorge Pulido because we\u2019re colleagues.<\/p>\n

\u2018Honestly, it was my own actions and I lost focus in that moment.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019m here to face the consequences with the league, or if they want me to come and explain, I\u2019m available.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Andrada is likely to be slapped with a hefty ban (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A separate statement from Zaragoza, who sit second-bottom in La Liga 2, \u2018strongly condemned\u2019 Andrada\u2019s behaviour and vowed to \u2018take the appropriate disciplinary measures\u2019 in due course.<\/p>\n

\u2018We witnessed scenes unbecoming of this sport and which should never have occurred,\u2019 it read.<\/p>\n

\u2018These events do not represent the values \u200b\u200bof Real Zaragoza or its fans, who throughout its history have been characterised by sportsmanship, courage, and respect for the opponent.<\/p>\n

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Pulido was later pictured holding an ice pack to the side of his face<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018We are role models and examples for many fans, especially children, who cheer us on at every match and aspire to one day become one of their idols.<\/p>\n

\u2018That is why these regrettable images should never have been seen.\u2019<\/p>\n

Zaragoza manager David Narrarro added: \u2018There are lines we can\u2019t cross.\u2019<\/p>\n

Huesca head coach Jose Luis, meanwhile, stated: \u2018It\u2019s hard to explain. I think it\u2019s a complete loss of control.<\/p>\n

\u2018I can put myself in their shoes, given what was at stake and all. But it\u2019s unjustifiable.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s ugly. This was supposed to be a celebration of Aragonese football. I\u2019d like people to talk about the match, even though it was ugly, with little play but a lot of hard work.\u2019<\/p>\n

Oscar Sielva scored what proved to be the winning goal as 19th-placed Huesca clung on to move one point clear of Zaragoza in the Segunda Division table.<\/p>\n

Andrada should expect to be slapped with a lengthy suspension and appears likely to miss the remaining five matches of Zaragoza\u2019s desperate fight for survival. <\/p>\n

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