have a special connection with the Champions
League as they close in on another appearance in
the final.
With a 3-0 lead over city rivals Atletico Madrid in
hand, Zinedine Zidane's men are in good shape
going into the semi-final, second leg at the Vicente
Calderon on Wednesday.
Madrid are record 11-time European champions
and Vazquez – a winner of the competition last
season – feels the fans and his side's history
make Champions League nights so special.
"Real Madrid have that special connection with
Europe and Champions League matches," Vazquez
said to Codere Apuestas.
"The fans transmit the importance to us and when
you play a Champions League game, you get
goosebumps, there is no better feeling in the world
than that.
"Every match against Atletico is difficult because
they are a great team, with great players. We know
how to beat them and we'll try to do everything
possible to do so."
Vazquez came on as a substitute in the final
victory over Atletico in Milan in 2016 and cherishes
the memory.
"I tried not to think about the importance of match I
was playing in," he said.
"In those games you have to be more relaxed than
ever to try to help the team to win the Champions
League.
"When Zidane calls you to say you are playing you
get that feeling in your stomach. In the end the
reward was worth it."
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