Barcelona's Mapi Leon Faces Two-Match Suspension After Alleged Inappropriate Touch in Catalan Derby
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Barcelona's defender Mapi Leon has been suspended for two matches by Liga F following an incident where she allegedly inappropriately touched Espanyol's Daniela Caracas during a set piece in the Catalan derby. Leon denies the allegations, stating there was no contact with private parts. The first match of her suspension was served against Atletico Madrid, with the second to be against Sevilla. Barcelona's appeal against the ban was unsuccessful.
Key Points
Mapi Leon was banned for two matches by Liga F for allegedly inappropriately touching Espanyol's Daniela Caracas.
The incident occurred during the Catalan derby on February 10.
Leon denies the allegations, stating there was no contact with private parts.
Espanyol expressed strong disapproval of Leon's actions and supported Caracas.
Leon has already served the first match of her ban against Atletico Madrid and will miss the next game against Sevilla.
Barcelona's appeal against the suspension was rejected.
