The case unfolded at the gate of La Romareda Stadium before the Real Zaragoza and Eibar game. The December 2021 trial in the Zaragoza District Court centered on Óscar C. as the defendant in a case of injury. The allegations state that he punched at door number 16 when a complaintant stood in line and a reprimand was issued by the defendant. The victim described the event as confusing and violent, saying he felt assaulted even though no one warned him beforehand. The defendant claimed that the man in line started the conflict and that he was simply reacting to being pushed and blocked from entering the venue ahead of others. The incident was part of a larger examination of the conduct at the venue that day.
The punch was not minor. The victim had previously undergone cataract surgery and had an implanted ventricular lens. The impact affected the bony ridge around the eye and caused the pupillary sphincter to rupture, leading to pupil dilation. The result was a loss of vision in the left eye and a recognition of permanent disability. Medical professionals assessed the injuries and their consequences, confirming the extent of the damage. The Aragon Institute of Forensic Medicine and Forensic Sciences, which verifies the injuries, noted an external four-centimeter cut above the eyebrow. Internally, specialists described the pupil dilation and its link to blindness in the left eye, concluding that the punch had to be powerful given the injuries observed. Forensic experts described the results as consistent with a strong punch.
Both the Prosecutor’s Office and the special prosecutor’s office led by Araceli Esteban requested a seven-year prison sentence for Óscar C. on charges of injury. They also sought compensation of 64,750 euros for moral damages and 70,000 euros for additional consequences. The victim, who worked as a first-year clerk in a telecommunications company, was forced to quit his job due to the injuries.
The events dates back to the afternoon of December 6, 2021, around 4:00 PM, just before kickoff. The complainant told the Third Division provincial court, presided by a magistrate, José Ruiz Ramo, that he entered La Romareda with a family member and that neither the complainant nor the crowd was warned about entering plans in advance. He described how the accused had complained about someone sneaking in and how a confrontation escalated into a struggle that ended with a punch. The complainant was in line and believed security could have intervened sooner. The defendant, in turn, insisted that he did not strike the complainant and claimed he was calm throughout the dispute. He described feeling cornered near a light pole and recounted that the other person assaulted him in response to a demand to respect the line. He asserted that the other party behaved aggressively by questioning whether police or judges were involved and by insulting him.
In summary, the case centers on a violent altercation at a major football venue, the resulting long-term injuries, and the legal actions pursued by authorities to seek accountability and compensation for the victim. The testimony and forensic findings together created a clear record of the physical impact and the subsequent legal pursuit.