Lucas Vázquez: “The photo of that young kid represents the hopes and magic of the Bernabéu”
“These displays of affection fill me with pride - both at my farewell, and the tifo yesterday," he told 'Real Madrid Conecta'.
Lucas Vázquez was the star of this week's Real Madrid Conecta program. The madridista legend looked back over his time at the club and expressed his joy at seeing the tifo unfurled by the main stand ahead of the match with Juventus, inspired by a photo of him at the Bernabéu as a child: "It was so emotional because that photo is from the first game I ever saw at the Bernabéu. I remember everything about that day perfectly. I remember how I felt sitting in the stands. To see that tifo in the Bernabéu yesterday, at a Champions League game, was unbelievable. It fills me with pride, it's difficult to put into words how it feels to see that."
Memories of the Clásico at the Bernabéu in 2024
“It was one of my best games from an individual standpoint. To be involved in all three goals made it truly special. I remember it was a hugely important game in the fight for LaLiga. It was a great game, and a brilliant watch for the fans. The team played some great football and the emotion with Bellingham's goal at the end was incredible."
Has the career he enjoyed at Real Madrid really sunk in?
“Not even in my wildest dreams could I have imagined all this. The photo of that young kid represents the hopes and magic of the Bernabéu. Having achieved all I have in such a wonderful period for Real Madrid, one that saw us enjoy so many wins, trophies... It's amazing. A few months have passed since I left now, but I don't think my Real Madrid career has sunk in yet. These displays of affection fill me with pride - both at my farewell, and the tifo yesterday. I don't think I can quite believe how beautiful it's all been, and how grateful I am to the fans, to the club, to you guys, and everyone for all those wonderful moments."
The most special Champions League
“The first in Milan was special, the whole lot. It was my first season with the first team, and because of how the final transpired, to be able to help the team by converting the penalty, and everything that comes with winning the Champions League… My hair stands on end whenever I think about it.”
His happiest memory at the club
“That's a tough one, I've got so many beautiful memories. I think I'd have to go with the first day I set foot in Valdebebas at 16 years old, training with the Under-17s. That's just an unbelievable memory. Then perhaps when I got back into the first team, playing my first Real Madrid game at the Bernabéu. They are the moments you work towards your whole life."
His life in Germany
“I feel great. It's been a big change in so many ways. Adapting to a new league and a new country, but I've been welcomed so warmly, by the club, my teammates, the people... It's been fantastic, they've made it so easy for me."
Lucas Vázquez was involved in one of the most successful eras in the club's history. The Real Madrid academy graduate's 402 appearances across 10 seasons saw him lift an incredible 23 titles: 5 European Cups, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 LaLiga titles, 1 Copa del Rey and 4 Spanish Super Cups.