Espanyol issued a statement on Monday condemning Barcelona's Mapi Leon, who made a gesture the club described as "unacceptable" and "violated" the privacy of Daniela Caracas during a Liga F match on Sunday.

Barcelona star Mapi Leon has been accused of violating the privacy of Espanyol’s Daniela Caracas during the match between the two teams on Sunday. Caroline Graham Hansen and Salma Paralluelo scored the goals as Barcelona stormed to a 2-0 victory to extend their lead at the top of the Liga F table to five points.

The incident occurred in Sunday's Liga F game, with video footage appearing to show the Barcelona defender inappropriately touching Caracas.