Lucas Vázquez is not synonymous with goals in Real Madrid, but he was in charge of the team's first goal in LaLiga Santander 2022-23 season. The 31-year-old Spanish full-back was at the right time and place to score the 1-1 against Almeria, who had surprised the defending champion with a goal from Belgian youngster Largie Ramazani (6').
After the home team's goal, Real Madrid took control of the match and, without a peak Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior appeared to create danger. It was precisely at the feet of the Brazilian forward that the equalizer for Carlo Ancelotti's team emerged.
In the 61st minute, Vinicius escaped down the left flank and the ball bounced in the heart of the area, where Lucas Vázquez, playing as a '9', overcame the resistance of goalkeeper Fernando Martínez.
It's worth noting that coach Carlo Ancelotti opted for a mixed starting lineup by leaving Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Casemiro, and Luka Modric on the bench, after defeating Eintracht in the UEFA Super Cup during the midweek.