Another Real Madrid star received standing ovation at Santiago Bernabeu in emotional farewell scene | OneFootball

On a night when all eyes were on the emotional farewells of Luka Modric and Carlo Ancelotti, there was another moment at the Santiago Bernabeu that struck a chord with Real Madrid fans.

Lucas Vazquez, the club’s long-serving Galician winger and vice-captain, was substituted in the 75th minute, and while there was no official word of a goodbye, the reaction from the crowd said it all.

The Bernabeu faithful rose to their feet in unison, delivering a standing ovation for a player who has been a loyal servant to the club for years.

It was not a grand tribute like those of Modrić or Ancelotti, but it was heartfelt and deeply symbolic.

Vazquez may not have had a formal send-off, but the Madrid fans made sure to show their gratitude.

A quiet exit for a player who hit 400 appearances

Lucas Vazquez received a grand ovation from Santiago Bernabeu. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

What makes the moment even more significant is that Vazquez played his 400th game for Real Madrid that very night, an incredible milestone that went under the radar amidst the attention on Modric and Ancelotti.

The club has not issued any official statement about his future, and Vazquez himself has not spoken publicly about leaving, but the atmosphere at the Bernabeu suggested his time at Madrid is coming to an end.

Now 33, Vazquez has been an important figure both on and off the pitch, as his presence has always been valued.

Furthermore, the reaction from the bench spoke volumes. His teammates and coaching staff watched his substitution with great emotion, with even goalkeeper Andriy Lunin running across the pitch to share a hug.

While this was not the grand farewell of Modric or Ancelotti, it was a reminder that some goodbyes do not need words.