Lucas Vázquez Bids Emotional Farewell to Real Madrid After 400 Games

On May 24, 2025, Lucas Vázquez, a Real Madrid icon, said an emotional goodbye to the Santiago Bernabéu, marking his 400th appearance for the club. The 33-year-old, who joined Real Madrid’s youth system in 2007, was honored with a special tribute, holding a jersey emblazoned with "Lucas V. 400" alongside club president Florentino Pérez. Fans and teammates alike gave him a standing ovation, celebrating his 17-year journey, which included 10 seasons with the senior squad, 38 goals, 73 assists, and 16 major trophies—five Champions Leagues among them.

Vázquez, set to leave after the FIFA Club World Cup in June, will not renew his contract, becoming a free agent. Several LaLiga clubs, including Girona, Rayo Vallecano, and Sevilla FC, are keen to sign the versatile right-back/winger, while offers from Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s Al-Gharafa also tempt him. His departure coincides with Carlo Ancelotti’s final game as coach against Real Sociedad on May 25, as Xabi Alonso prepares to take over. Vázquez’s exit, alongside Luka Modrić’s, marks a transitional phase for Real Madrid as they target new talents like Trent Alexander-Arnold for the upcoming Club World Cup.