US EditionSources: León gets 2-game ban over Caracas row
- Mapi León, a Barcelona defender, received a two-match ban for unsporting conduct after an incident involving Espanyol's Daniela Caracas during a match in February.
- León denied the allegations, insisting there was 'no invasion of an intimate area' and stated that the incident was a 'simple row' according to a statement released by Barcelona.
- Espanyol condemned León's actions as 'unacceptable' and stated that Caracas did not initially react to avoid disciplinary action, emphasizing the seriousness of the incident.
- Barcelona is appealing the ban and has requested to suspend it while the appeal is considered.
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