The fact that only two Real Madrid players attended Lucas Vazquez’s farewell ceremony led to criticism of the team as a whole. Since he joined the youth system in 2007 at the age of 16, the 34-year-old has been a cherished presence in the Los Blancos dressing room. He progressed through the ranks to join the club’s leadership team in the Spanish capital, earning 23 significant honors in the process.
Just one week after starting their recuperation and rest after the Club World Cup campaign, in which they lost to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final, Kylian Mbappe and Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin both took time off from their vacations to attend the ceremony in Madrid, according to Spanish publication Marca. Marcelo, a former club icon, was also there.
Many of his teammates, however, did not attend his farewell party, which infuriated the Bernabeu supporters who feel a player of his devotion should have been treated with far more dignity.
Only Two Real Madrid Players Showed Up at Vazquez’s Farewell
The rest of the squad have opened the door for criticism
The impulsive Only two Real Madrid first-team players attended Thursday night’s special ceremony to honor and celebrate Vazquez’s tenure at his boyhood club, as the Spanish press quickly pointed out. Below, you can see Mbappe and Lunin posing with their teammate:
The main complaint that Real Madrid receives year after year is that there are sometimes just too many cooks in the kitchen. Conflicts can arise in a team full of big names, and it frequently seems like everyone is vying for attention in the quest for personal success.
It goes without saying that internet fans were quick to criticize individuals who failed to turn up, condemning the absentees and casting doubt on the club’s solidarity and regard for seasoned employees like Vazquez. One X user wrote, “Congratulations to Lunin and Mbappe, real teammates and friends,” while another followed suit: “Respect! I wish Vazquez well on his travels. Additionally, a third said (see post below):
“The only people present at Lucas Vazquez’s farewell were Lunin and Mbappe.” The rest of the team made a really unappealing gesture, don’t they?
According to several explanations for the widespread absence, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior were among the Los Blancos players who attended Endrick’s wedding. However, the wedding was also in Madrid, which adds to the strangeness of their absence from Vazquez’s departure.
Lucas Vazquez’s Send-Off Address
He gave his time at the Bernabeu his whole heart.
Vazquez’s parting statement during the event, in which he declared his love for Real Madrid and made it apparent that he would never really say goodbye to the team with which he won five Champions League trophies, may be the most heartbreaking aspect of the scenario. Throughout his statement, he made it apparent that he is a true Madridista and that he had fulfilled a dream.
The fans were undoubtedly moved by his remarks. He wanted to express his understanding of the club’s meaning in such a poignant period. He stated, according to Real Madrid Confidencial:
“I know it’s my turn to say farewell today, but I won’t because I will always be loyal to Real Madrid, my Real Madrid. I had a dream when I arrived here, and this club helped me realize it numerous times. For many years, I’ve had the honor of protecting this badge.
“But above all, I’ve been happy, very happy,” he said, encapsulating his experience at the largest football club in the world. A speech from a legend of the club, fulfilling his lifelong desire.
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