Lucas Vázquez: “The Spanish Super Cup is a very good opportunity to win a title”

Real Madrid right-back Lucas Vázquez spoke to the media on Wednesday in Jeddah ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Mallorca. He highlighted the importance of the competition, saying that “it’s a very good opportunity to win a title. We want to win and play in the final. That’s our goal. It’s a very nice year, with many challenges. We take them on with a lot of ambition.”

Vázquez on captaining Real Madrid

“It’s a pride to be able to wear the captain’s armband for Real Madrid. It’s a dream. Being captain brings good and bad moments to everyone. It’s 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’m delighted to be able to do what I like best at the best club in the world.”

Vázquez on Real Madrid fans in Saudi Arabia

“It is a pleasure for us to travel with Madrid anywhere in the world. We hope to enjoy a great game with the fans in Jeddah.”

Vázquez on his contract renewal

“It’s too early to know what will happen. I am 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 on Mallorca

“It’s a team that knows how they play. They play as a team. They know very well what they have to do with and without the ball. They are one of the fittest teams”.

Vázquez on the Dani Olmo registration issues

“We all know what is happening. We all know what Raphinha said. We respect all clubs and players. We trust the institutions and the rules. We will see what happens.”