Lucas Macazaga lived an experience that few Bolivian players have had: face Real Madrid. The 18 -year -old defender participated in a friendly doors between Leganés and the Merengue team, played in the Sports City of Valdebebas. The final score was 4-1 in favor of those led by Xabi Alonso.
Real Madrid presented a team full of international figures, including Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr. and Federico Valverde. The goals for the white box were Pitarch – after Mbappé’s assistance – Huijsen, Brahim Díaz and Éder Militao. The goal of Leganés was the only comfort for a party that served as learning for the young Bolivian defender.
Macazaga, who has not yet made official with the first team of Leganés in the Second Division of Spain, hopes to add minutes in the next season. In the Bolivian team he is a regular summoned by Óscar Villegas, although he has not yet played qualifiers, limited to participations with the SUB-20.
The next friendly commitment of Leganés will be this Saturday, at 4:30 p.m., in front of Real Oviedo. For Macazaga, these tests represent an invaluable opportunity to accelerate their football growth and approach the goal of consolidating as a professional in the demanding European football.
