The female Barcelona team played their first game since the controversy surrounding Mapi León’s touch on Daniela Caracas in the last day of League F. The match was against Madrid CFF in the Queen Cup, and the Barca coach, Pere Romeu, chose to protect his player from the controversy by keeping her on the bench. This decision was unusual, as Mapi León is a key player for the team.
Controversy Surrounding Mapi León
The image of both players has gone viral on social networks, with many people weighing in on the controversy. The Catalans won the match 1-2, advancing to the tournament semifinals. However, after the game, no players stopped to speak to the media in the mixed zone, except for Marta Torrejón, the team captain, and Pere Romeu, the coach, who spoke to the official tournament media.
Marta Torrejón stated, “The team is calm, supporting our partner because they are difficult moments. It seems that the case has remained in the air, it seems that there will be no case. Obviously, it is not a pleasant situation for anyone.” The Barca coach, Pere Romeu, also spoke about the situation, saying, “We are with the player, we have thought about leaving her out for everything that has happened this week. We are supporting it. We believe in its version.”
Barcelona’s Stance
The lack of statements from the team suggests that Barcelona is trying to protect Mapi León from the controversy surrounding the touch on Daniela Caracas. By keeping her on the bench and limiting media interactions, the team is showing their support for their player during a difficult time. The incident has sparked a lot of debate, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds in the coming days.
