While the Rubial Luis trial for his famous forced kiss at Jenni Hermoso is in full swing, a new controversy is falling on Spanish football. This time, it is the female section of Barça which is at the heart of attention, with a case that is already making a big noise.
Mapi León accused of touching in the middle of a match
During the Catalan derby between Barça and Espanyol this weekend, the international defender Mapi León was filmed touching the intimate parts of her opponent, Daniela Caracas, during a stopped kick. A clearly visible gesture which, according to observers, aimed to destabilize the opposing player. But the incident did not stop there: Mapi León would then have launched the provocative question “Do you have a penis in Caracas?” ».
This sequence quickly ignited social networks and caused a wave of indignation in the Spanish media. In response, the Espanyol published an official press release firmly denounced the attitude of Barça player and said it made her legal service available to Caracas if she decided to file a complaint.
Mapi Leon is not cold in the eyes.
An expected reaction from Barça
For the moment, FC Barcelona has not yet reacted publicly to this case. The club, already under pressure after several recent controversies, could be found in a delicate position, especially since Mapi León is one of the executives of the women's team. This case could not only affect the image of Barça, but also revive the debate on the management of inappropriate behavior in women's football, still too often relegated to the background.
A climate already tense in Spanish football
This controversy is added to an already explosive climate in Spanish football. In addition to the rubial affair, Real Madrid recently intensified its criticisms against Spanish arbitration, denouncing controversial decisions during their defeat against Espanyol. The Madrid club even sent a letter to the Spanish Football Federation to denounce what he considers to be manipulated in competitions.
