Harassment in the field
Barcelona’s Mapi León played on the private parts and questioned Daniela Caracas from Espanyol during last Sunday’s game (9)
Posted on February 10, 2025 at 14:59
Mapi León playing as close parts of Caracas Credit: Reproduction IX
Another harassment scandal was witnessed in Spanish women’s football this week, in an episode in the Catalan classic between Barcelona and Espanyol for the Spanish Championship. In the match, a Culé player played in the intimate part of an athlete of the opposing team, wondering if she “has a Pinto”. >
The act and the question were asked by Maria Pilar León (Mapi León) from Barcelona with Daniela Caracas from Espanyol. Even at the beginning of last Sunday’s game (9), 15 minutes into the first half, Colombian defender led in Barça Spanish. In response, the Spanish player faced the opponent, and put her right hand on the genital organ of the Espanyol athlete.>
Along with the act, the Barcelona player said “Tienes Picha?”, Which in free translation means “Do you have a penis?”. Quickly, the scene recordings viralized by the Spanish press, and marked the game that ended 2-0 for Barcelona, the current leader of the tournament.
After the game, Espanyol came out in defense of his athlete, claiming that she was infringed. In a statement, the club assured that its legal team is available to support Caracas if the player wants to file a lawsuit. >
In addition, Espanyol also reported insults to the player on social networks, and repudiated the attitude of Barcelona player, classified as unacceptable. About the incident, the club stated that Caracas did not react immediately because it was impacted by the situation and chosen “not reacting angrily to avoid a disciplinary sanction and harm the team.”
Note do Espanyol:
“We want to show our total discontent and condemnation of some events that occurred last Sunday, during the classic played at Dani Jarque CE between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona. This is an action that we consider unacceptable and should not go unnoticed.”>
“The unfortunate reaction on social networks was added to the field, where our player has been the subject of hundreds of profiles. We are concerned that, instead of focusing on the act itself, part of the attention of the media itself socially diverted to other issues not related to the severity of the action. “>
“We defend our player and condemn any act that threatens the integrity of athletes on the field. We firmly believe in respect and sports spirit as fundamental values of football and hope that this kind of situation will be treated with the seriousness they deserve. In addition, We make available to our player the club’s legal services if she wants to take legal action. “>
“In the same way, as Espanyol has done on previous occasions, we want to express our rejection of any form of violence, whether physical or verbal, in the world of football. Sport must be a space for respect and coexistence and condemn any attitude that Encourage hatred or aggression inside and outside the fields. “>
