Jorge Pulido has traveled an unexpected path in just a few months. The Huesca captain faced one of the most delicate episodes since his arrival at the club back in January. The defender wanted to leave the blue-and-red ranks to join Almería, a project with promotion ambitions to La Liga and a significant financial upgrade. The player himself publicly expressed his intention to move, making it clear he was open to starting a new chapter away from El Alcoraz.
The deal came close to being finalized. Almería made a formal offer and an agreement was in place for the coming seasons, but Huesca blocked his exit. The club understood that losing their captain during a fierce battle for survival would be too heavy a blow for a dressing room in need of leaders. Pulido stayed, though the emotional cost was high. Part of the fanbase didn’t understand his stance, and the atmosphere turned hostile. In one of the subsequent matches, bills with the player’s face were thrown from the stands, reflecting the disappointment of a sector of El Alcoraz.
However, football moves fast, and Pulido has managed to turn the situation around. From boos to applause, from being singled out to once again becoming the team’s banner. His image in the Aragón derby, with his face swollen after a punch from Andrada on his left cheekbone, symbolized the commitment of a player who never stopped competing. That photo ultimately sealed the definitive reconciliation between the captain and the crowd.
In the decisive stretch of the season, Pulido is proving to be Huesca’s main pillar. The center-back is arguably in his best form of the campaign and is leading the team as he has done throughout his nine seasons at the club. In a squad battered by pressure and inconsistency, his authority has become a survival argument. The dressing room clings to his experience to face the remaining five matchdays.
End of the Worst Run
The victory that ended a ten-game winless streak has restored hope to the blue-and-red team. Huesca has clawed its way up the table and now sits just two points away from safety, currently held by Cádiz. The margin remains slim, but the team believes again. In this emotional and sporting reconstruction, Pulido has gone from being the most criticized player to the symbol of resilience for a side that still refuses to give up. Now comes Santander. The Sardinero will be another final for a Huesca that knows there is no room for error. There, Pulido will again act as a leader. Because at this moment, more than ever, the team clings to its captain to keep dreaming of survival.
