The National Police have detained two youth academy players from RCD Mallorca over an alleged crime of corruption of minors involving the non-consensual recording of a sexual encounter. The Balearic club reacted swiftly by expelling both young players from the organization.
The news was first reported by the newspaper 'Última Hora' and corroborated by the EFE agency with investigation sources. The events are said to have occurred on August 14th in a property in Palma that houses several young people linked to the club. During a voluntary sexual encounter between an underage girl, over 16 years old, and one of the footballers, the young woman noticed another boy hidden in a closet. This second individual, also a minor, was recording the scene without the girl's knowledge or consent, and she later filed a formal complaint.
What exactly happened in the Palma residence?
The incident took place at a property used as a residence for local football prospects. According to sources consulted by EFE, the underage girl involved had a consensual encounter with one of the players, who is an adult. However, during the event, she discovered that a third person, a teammate of the footballer and also a Mallorca academy player, was hidden and recording everything. The recording was made without the girl's authorization. She filed a formal complaint with the National Police, triggering the investigation and subsequent arrests.
The case of the minor player was referred to the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office. The adult footballer was placed at the disposal of the duty court last Thursday. The magistrate ordered his release after he appeared before the court. RCD Mallorca's institutional response was firm and immediate, proceeding to expel both academy players from the club's structure.
How does this affect the club mid-season?
This serious off-field incident comes at a delicate point in the competition. RCD Mallorca currently sits in 12th place in the Segunda División, with 3 points after one win and one loss in their first two matches. Their goal difference is even, with two scored and two conceded. The team is four points behind the leader, Sporting Gijón, in an early fight for the top spots. The squad must now focus on the immediate fixture, a home match against bottom-placed AD Ceuta FC, scheduled for August 30th. Fans can follow the schedule evolution on our fixtures page.
What legal and sporting consequences do those involved face?
Beyond the disciplinary sanction imposed by the club, which means an immediate exit from the entity, the two young men face a judicial process. The accusations revolve around a crime of corruption of minors, given that one of the participants in the recorded events was underage. The police investigation and subsequent legal proceedings will determine the criminal liabilities of each. For RCD Mallorca, the case represents a serious blow to its image and the values its youth academy aims to promote, historically a source of pride for the institution. The board has opted for a zero-tolerance line regarding behavior of this nature.
The team, managed by Javier Aguirre, needs to isolate itself from this controversy and concentrate on on-field performance. The standings situation is still very open, and a win in the next match could boost the group. This event, however, leaves a stain on a start to the season that aimed to be calm and focused on sport.
