Real Madrid right-back Lucas Vázquez spoke to the media this Wednesday in Jeddah before the Spanish Super Cup semi-final match against Mallorca. He highlighted the importance of the competition saying that “it is a very good opportunity to win a title. We want to win and play in the final. That is our goal. It is a very nice year, with many challenges. “We face them with great ambition.”
Vázquez on being captain of Real Madrid
“It is an honor to be able to wear the Real Madrid captain’s armband. It’s a dream. Being captain brings good and bad times to everyone. It is a great responsibility.
Vázquez on replacing Dani Carvajal
“Dani’s absence is important for us. I try to help the team as much as I can. “I am delighted to be able to do what I like most in the best club in the world.”
Vázquez on Real Madrid fans in Saudi Arabia
“For us it is a pleasure to travel with Madrid to any part of the world. We look forward to enjoying a great match with the fans in Jeddah.”
Vázquez on his contract renewal
“It’s too early to know what will happen. I’m happy here and enjoying the season. We’ll see what happens for next season. I can’t say anything more.”
Vázquez on Trent Alexander-Arnold
“He is a player who is not at Real Madrid. I can’t answer you. “We are focused on tomorrow’s game.”
Vázquez in Mallorca
“It is a team that knows how to play. They play as a team. They know very well what they have to do with and without the ball. “It is one of the fittest teams.”
Vázquez on Dani Olmo’s registration problems
“We all know what is happening. We all know what Raphinha said. We respect all clubs and players. We trust institutions and rules. We will see what happens.”