Modric and Vazquez share final words with squad after final Real Madrid game | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s FIFA Club World Cup campaign came to a bitter end with a semi-final loss to PSG, but the real heartbreak was off the pitch.

That defeat marked the final appearance in a Real Madrid shirt for two legends, namely, Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez.

Inside the dressing room after the match, both players said goodbye to their teammates with emotion in their eyes.

Modric and Vazquez, key figures in the club’s golden era, shared a touching farewell. “It was a pleasure meeting you and playing with you,” they both said as quoted by Defensa Central, clearly moved by the moment.

After years of giving their all for the badge, this was their last evening as part of the Madrid squad.

A defeat that overshadows the farewell

While fans and media reacted to the team’s painful loss to PSG, the spotlight quickly shifted to the departure of Modric and Lucas.

Luka Modric played his final game for Real Madrid. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

The two veterans leave behind a legacy built on consistency, effort, and countless unforgettable nights in the white shirt. They were more than just players, they were leaders and symbols of a winning era.

Thibaut Courtois summed it up perfectly: “It’s a shame for Luka and Lucas; they’re Real Madrid legends. It hurts to lose because of them.

“As for Modric, he’s a player who has left the stadiums cheered; he’s a great player and a great teammate.”

For Real Madrid supporters, this is more than just the end of a tournament. It is the closing chapter for two players who helped define what it meant to wear the white shirt.

Their names will forever live on in the club’s history. No trophy could replace what Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez have given to the fans, and now, they leave with respect, pride, and the love of millions.