Actual Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada has been banned for 13 matches after he punched a Huesca participant within the face.
Andrada had already been despatched off for a second bookable offence in stoppage time on the finish of Sunday’s heated derby sport in Spain’s second division.
The Argentine then sprinted in the direction of Huesca captain Jorge Pulido and punched him within the face.
That led to a mass brawl, leading to Huesca keeper Dani Jimenez and Zaragoza’s Dani Tasende additionally being dismissed.
The Spanish soccer federation has handed Andrada a 12-game suspension for the punch, to go together with the preliminary computerized one-match ban for the purple card.
“The reality is I am very, very sorry for what occurred,” Andrada, 35, stated on Sunday.
“It is not a great picture for the membership, for the followers, and particularly not for an expert like myself. So, I am very sorry.
“All through my profession, I’ve solely had one purple card, and that was for a handball exterior the penalty space.
“I additionally wish to apologize to Jorge Pulido as a result of we’re colleagues, and truthfully, it was my fault. I misplaced focus at that second, and properly, I’m right here for no matter penalties the league might give me.”
Zaragoza, who stay within the relegation zone alongside Huesca following the 1-0 loss, launched an announcement on Sunday saying it “strongly condemns what occurred” and can “take the suitable disciplinary measures”.
