Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada has been handed a record suspension after his brutal punch on SD Huesca’s Jorge Pulido.
These were images that went around the world, certainly also because of the Argentine keeper’s shocking outburst of violence. He did show remorse afterwards and apologized to Pulido. However, that late realization did not save him from a lengthy ban.
As confirmed by the Spanish federation RFEF on Wednesday afternoon, Zaragoza’s goalkeeper will be banned for 13 competitive matches for his violent conduct – a historic punishment that sets a precedent.
However, the ban is only a new record for the second division. The longest suspension in LaLiga history was handed down 62 years ago. Back then, Joaquín Cortizo broke his opponent’s shin with a brutal tackle and was suspended for a total of 24 matches.
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