In a fiery derby match between Barcelona and Espanyol, a contentious incident involving Barcelona's Mapi Leon has sparked outrage. The altercation occurred during the 15th minute of the Liga F game when Leon and Espanyol's Daniela Caracas collided while defending a set-piece. Leon was seen touching Caracas around the groin area, leading to accusations of privacy violation.

Espanyol released a statement expressing their 'total discontent and condemnation' of the incident, which has since gone viral on social media. The club also highlighted the social media abuse directed at Caracas following the event, stating, 'This is an action that we consider unacceptable and that should not go unnoticed.'

Barcelona emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, maintaining their five-point lead at the top of Liga F, while Espanyol remains in 13th place. Leon, a key player for Barcelona with multiple league and Champions League titles, now finds herself at the center of a heated debate. Caracas, a Colombia international, played a pivotal role in her nation's journey to the 2023 World Cup quarter-finals.

The controversy has raised questions about player conduct and the handling of such incidents in the sport. Both clubs and Liga F officials are expected to address the matter in the coming days.