Barcelona defender Mapi Leon has received a two-match ban for violating the privacy of Espanyol player Daniela Caracas during a Liga F match in February. The incident, which involved an alleged inappropriate touch during a corner kick, sparked significant controversy, leading to an outcry from Espanyol. Despite denying any misconduct, stating there was "no contact with her private parts," Leon's appeal against the suspension was unsuccessful. This ban will see her miss an important match against Real Madrid as Barcelona currently leads the league by four points with five matches remaining.
Espanyol expressed their "total discontent and condemnation" of the incident after a video of the clip went viral on social media.
Liga F has confirmed to BBC Sport that Leon has been given a two-match suspension "due to the incident with Daniela Caracas" and would not be making any further statement.
Leon denied inappropriately touching Caracas, saying there was "no contact with her private parts" and asserting her intention was not to infringe upon her intimacy.
Barcelona failed with an appeal over the suspension, a significant decision as it affects their standing at the top of Liga F.
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