The Spanish winger has featured 26 times in all competitions for the La Liga giants this season but has only found the net on five occasions, a statistic that will need to be improved to help 'Los Blancos' through this rocky patch.
The Real Madrid manager arrived an hour and a half late to the press conference before the game against Numancia, which ended in a disappointing 2-2 draw, after holding intense talks with his players. His staff have spoken about the ongoing crisis and commented that the team needs more solidarity, work and commitment.
Last night's clash at the Bernabeu was an ideal test run for the 26-year-old. With the tie an almost foregone conclusion, it was the perfect moment to showcase his talents against an inferior opponent but the manager's lacklustre 'Plan B' grabbed all the headlines.
Despite scoring both goals, Vazquez's glory was thwarted by complacency on Madrid's part and highlighted the lack of depth in the squad. The Galician may be the only player who is doing himself justice during the dark days in the Spanish capital.