February 10th 2025.
The recent Catalan derby between Barcelona and Espanyol has stirred up quite a controversy, with Espanyol accusing Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of violating the privacy of their player, Daniela Caracas. The alleged incident occurred in the 15th minute of the match, when footage showed Leon making contact with Caracas during a set piece. It appears that Leon touched Caracas in the groin area, causing Espanyol to release a statement expressing their discontent and condemnation.
According to Espanyol, Caracas did not react at the time of the incident due to the shock of the situation, but later became aware of the seriousness of the gesture. However, she chose not to react angrily in order to avoid disciplinary action and harm to the team. The club also reported that Caracas has been receiving insults on social media as a result of the incident and have offered their legal team to support her in taking any action against Leon.
In response, Leon issued a statement through her club, strongly denying Espanyol's accusations. She stated that at no point did she intend to violate Caracas' privacy and in the footage, it is evident that Caracas intentionally bumped into her and she simply reacted by touching her leg and asking what was wrong. She expressed that there was no intention to touch any intimate area and it goes against her principles to do so. She also condemned the harassment that Caracas is facing on social media and offered her sincere support.
It is worth noting that 29-year-old Leon is a key player for Barcelona, having won five league titles and three Champions Leagues with the club. It is unlikely that she would jeopardize her career and reputation by deliberately violating a fellow player's privacy. The situation is unfortunate and has caused tension between the two rival clubs, but it is important to let the proper authorities handle the matter and not resort to social media abuse.
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