Lucas Vazquez talks goal vs Alaves, Ancelotti, Vinicius, Real Madrid captaincy – ‘It is a great honour’ | OneFootball

Lucas Vazquez marked a significant milestone in his Real Madrid career by playing his 250th La Liga match during the team’s victory over Alaves.

This achievement came in his 10th season with the team, and he marked the moment with a captain’s armband, making him even more of a standout figure in the match.

Not only did he lead the team, but he also scored the opening goal, further cementing his role as a key player that evening. His goal set the tone for the match, providing Real Madrid with the early advantage they needed.

Reflecting on the game, Vazquez expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, despite a few moments of weakness in the latter stages of the match.

“We are happy with the victory. We played a great game until the 80th minute. They conceded two goals due to two lapses in concentration and we suffered a little more than we should have,” the captain told Real Madrid TV.

“With the game we played, we deserved a better ending, but you have to look on the bright side and we did a lot of things well.”

About the goal and Carlo Ancelotti

Lucas Vazquez scored the opening goal of the match. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Vazquez described his goal as a pivotal moment early in the game. Vinicius Jr. created the opportunity by reaching the goal line and setting him up, allowing him to score and contribute to the team’s success.

“It was the beginning of the match and I saw a clear play, Vini Jr. reached the goal line and went to see me. I am happy to help the team with this goal.”

Vazquez also touched on the role that Carlo Ancelotti, the manager, plays in the team’s development. According to him, Ancelotti encourages a fast and direct style of play, focusing on quick transitions. This approach is paying off, with the team improving steadily.

“The manager asks us to be vertical, we have a team that is very quick in transitions. We are on an upward trend, we are seeing better and better play.

“We all want to continue improving to reach the important part of the season in the best possible shape.”

Captaincy and looking ahead

Lucas Vazquez played an important role against Alaves. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Wearing the captain’s armband at Santiago Bernabeu for the first time was a source of immense pride for Vazquez.

Captaining a club as prestigious as Real Madrid is an honour that many players dream of, and for Vazquez, it was a moment of personal achievement and responsibility.

“It is a great honour to be the captain of this great club. I am very happy about it.”

Looking ahead, Vazquez spoke about the excitement surrounding the upcoming derby. Matches like these are always intense, and the team is eager to secure another important win.

“A great match to play. It’s going to be very intense and important for us. We are really looking forward to winning,” he concluded.