Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada has been handed a 13‑match ban after punching Huesca captain Jorge Pulido in the face during a heated derby. The incident followed Andrada’s second‑booking red card in stoppage time, sparking a melee that saw Huesca keeper Dani Jiménez and Zaragoza’s Dani Tasende dismissed.

The Spanish federation imposed a 12‑game suspension for the punch, coupled with the automatic one‑match ban for the red card, totaling 13 games. Andrada, 35, apologized, noting it was his only other red card in a handball incident. Zaragoza’s board condemned the act and pledged disciplinary action, while the club remains in the relegation zone with Huesca.

The suspension knocks Zaragoza’s defensive backbone out of action during a critical run to avoid relegation. With only a handful of matches left, the club faces a daunting task of reshuffling the squad and relying on backup keepers. The incident also casts a shadow over the league’s disciplinary standards, highlighting the volatility of LaLiga’s second tier.

Fans reacted with outrage, demanding stricter penalties for violent conduct. Zaragoza’s manager will need to integrate a new first‑choice goalkeeper quickly, while the club’s survival battle intensifies. The 13‑match ban underscores the league’s zero‑tolerance policy toward unsporting behaviour.