Key Takeaways
- Huesca goalkeeper Dani Jiménez punched Real Zaragoza captain Pulido following a red card incident
- Spanish football authorities could impose bans of up to 12 matches on the involved players
- Huesca claimed a crucial 1-0 victory, though both clubs remain in the relegation zone
Tension boiled over during a crucial La Liga 2 relegation battle when Huesca goalkeeper Dani Jiménez struck Real Zaragoza captain Pulido, sparking a mass brawl involving players from both sides.
The violent clash occurred after Jiménez received his marching orders. Instead of leaving the pitch quietly, the 34-year-old keeper threw a punch at his opponent. The incident quickly escalated into a larger fight involving multiple players.
Match officials also dismissed Zaragoza defender Dani Tasende for his role in the disturbance. Both goalkeepers could now miss up to a dozen matches if Spanish football’s disciplinary committee imposes maximum sentences for violent conduct.
Following the match, Jiménez issued a public apology for his actions. He admitted he had lost control in a moment of madness and expressed regret for setting a poor example. The veteran keeper stated he would accept any punishment handed down by the league and offered to explain his actions to officials personally.
Despite finishing with ten men, Huesca secured a vital 1-0 win in this bottom-of-the-table clash. However, the victory was not enough to lift them out of the drop zone. Both clubs remain locked in a desperate fight to avoid relegation from Spain’s second tier.