Two keepers sent off as Spanish derby ends in punching brawl

(Makes clear Andrada was sent off before punching Pulido)

April 26 : Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada punched Huesca captain Jorge Pulido after being sent off in a fiery ​Spanish second division clash on Sunday that descended into ‌a mass brawl, with Huesca keeper Dani Jimenez then dismissed for punching Andrada.

Zaragoza's Dani Tasende was also shown a red card after a VAR review ​of the fracas.

With tensions simmering in the relegation scrap, ​Argentine Andrada lost his composure after receiving a second yellow card moments before the ⁠final whistle.

He approached ​Pulido and struck him in the face with his right ​hand, sparking chaotic scenes deep into stoppage time. 

It was an ugly flashpoint in a match already short on finesse and heavy on nerves, and could carry serious consequences for the goalkeeper.

Huesca manager Jose Luis did not attempt to defend the scenes.

"It's hard to explain; I think it's a complete loss of control. I can put myself in their shoes, given what was at stake and all. But it's unjustifiable. It's just that I don't know what to do or how to stop it; a brawl breaks out," he said.

"It's ugly; this was supposed to be a celebration of Aragonese football. I'd like people to talk about the match, even though it was ugly, with little play but a lot of hard work."

Oscar Sielva's goal secured a 1-0 win for Huesca, lifting them to 36 points in 19th place, while Zaragoza remain second-bottom on 35.