{"id":6993,"date":"2026-04-27T07:12:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=6993"},"modified":"2026-04-27T07:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:12:06","slug":"esteban-andrada-issues-grovelling-statement-after-punching-opponent-in-shocking-scenes-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=6993","title":{"rendered":"Esteban Andrada issues grovelling statement after punching opponent in shocking scenes | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-at-07.50.00-3115.png?w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28132230\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Esteban Andrada punched Jorge\u00a0Pulido in the dying moments of Real Zaragoza\u2019s loss to Huesca (Movistar)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>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<p>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<p>The moment referee Damaso Arcediano Monescillo brandished his red card, Andrada completely lost his cool, sprinting back towards Pulido as tempers escalated in Sunday\u2019s bad-tempered clash between the two relegation-threatened teams.<\/p>\n<p>Footage of what happened next have 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<p>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<p>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<p>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<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-at-07.51.41-cdd6.png?w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28132233\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Andrada had earlier been shown a second booking for pushing over Pulido (Picture: Movistar)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\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<p>\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<p>\u2018Throughout my career, I\u2019ve only had one red card for handling the ball outside the penalty area. <\/p>\n<p>\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<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-at-07.52.47-8dd9.png?w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28132237\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The incident sparked a separate clash between both sets of players (Picture: Movistar)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>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<p>\u2018Honestly, it was my own actions and I lost focus in that moment.<\/p>\n<p>\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<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2223550516.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28132252\" alt=\"Borussia Dortmund v CF Monterrey: Round Of 16 - FIFA Club World Cup 2025\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Andrada is likely to be slapped with a hefty ban (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>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<p>\u2018We witnessed scenes unbecoming of this sport and which should never have occurred,\u2019 it read.<\/p>\n<p>\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<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"602\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-27-at-07.54.36-5e6c.png?w=602\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28132268\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Pulido was later pictured holding an ice pack to the side of his face<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\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<p>\u2018That is why these regrettable images should never have been seen.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Zaragoza manager David Narrarro added: \u2018There are lines we can\u2019t cross.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Huesca head coach Jose Luis, meanwhile, stated: \u2018It\u2019s hard to explain. I think it\u2019s a complete loss of control.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I can put myself in their shoes, given what was at stake and all. But it\u2019s unjustifiable.<\/p>\n<p>\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<p>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<p>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<p class=\"\"><strong>For more stories like this,\u00a0check our sport page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on <meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/><br \/>\n<strong>Facebook,\u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Metro_Sport\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom\">\n\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Comment now<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-comment\" href=\"#social-comment\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-comments__label\">Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-preferred-source\" href=\"#social-preferred-source\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-preferred-source__label\">Add as preferred source<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; 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