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Lucas, upbeat after home draw: "We're fired up for Bayern"

Real Madrid's winger described his feelings as "bittersweet" after tonight's draw against Athletic: "We had chances - but didn't put them away..."

Lucas Vázquez, frente al Athletic Club.
Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno
Update:

Lucas Vázquez attended BeIn Sport's pitchside reporter immediately after Real Madrid bounced back to salvage a 1-1 draw against Athletic Club tonight.

Lucas, upbeat after home draw: "We're fired up for Bayern"
Lucas Vázquez in action against Athletic ClubJuanjo Martín

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Post-match feelings: "It's left a bittersweet taste. We put in a great game, we were the superior side. They took an early lead and then sat back, but defended really well. We had chances to get back in it but we didn't put them away. In the seond half, we struggled to create anything in front of goal even though we carried the weight of the game".

Doubts ahead of next week's Champions League semi-final: "Our minds are now on Bayern, but we don't have any doubts. We are feeling confident and we know the level we will need to play at. We're really fired up for the game in Munich, we're in good form, playing well, with confidence and that's what matters".

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