"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 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."
"I don't know exactly what happened. Obviously, as captain, I want to apologise."
"It's all regrettable. There are lines we can't cross."
Esteban Andrada, the goalkeeper for Real Zaragoza, is under scrutiny for punching Huesca captain Jorge Pulido after receiving a second yellow card. This incident occurred during a tense derby match that ended with Huesca winning 1-0. The match was marred by a mass brawl, leading to additional dismissals. Huesca's manager described the situation as a loss of control, while Zaragoza's captain and head coach expressed regret and a commitment to accept any ensuing punishment. Both teams remain in the relegation zone with five matches left in the season.
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