Lucas Vázquez Says Goodbye After 400 Games

Real Madrid’s Lucas Vázquez has said an emotional goodbye to the Santiago Bernabéu. The right-back has played 400 games for the club. The Spanish player received a standing ovation from fans. He will leave as a free agent after the FIFA Club World Cup.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Vázquez played his 400th game for Real Madrid in a match against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday. This special moment came in his tenth season with the team. He made his debut in September 2015. The 33-year-old received a big ovation from the fans. He is leaving the club after the World Cup.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Vázquez has had a great career with Los Blancos. He has won 270 games and scored 38 goals in all competitions. His games are across six different tournaments: 277 in LaLiga, 77 in the Champions League, 27 in the Copa del Rey, 8 in the Spanish Super Cup, 7 in the Club World Cup, and 4 in the European Super Cup. He played the most games, 53, in the 2017-18 season. He leaves with 23 titles from the club.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR VÁZQUEZ?

Vázquez will leave after Real Madrid’s run in the FIFA Club World Cup. Reports show that many clubs want to sign the experienced player. At 33, he still likely has more good years in his career. For Real Madrid, they are focusing on the rest of the season and the World Cup. They will aim to win another trophy before saying a final goodbye to a great player of the last decade.