Overview

• Álvaro Aguado, accused of sexual aggression against a club employee, testified in court, asserting the encounter was consensual.
• The alleged incident occurred on June 23, 2024, at Barcelona's Opium nightclub during Espanyol’s promotion celebration.
• The victim delayed filing the complaint until January 2025, citing job-security concerns and emotional readiness.
• Investigators face challenges due to erased interior nightclub footage, lack of medical evidence, and reliance on exterior video analysis.
• Espanyol has not imposed disciplinary measures on Aguado, citing the presumption of innocence, while the judge plans to summon witnesses from the event.