Marcelo Recreates His Famous ‘Siuu’ Celebration With Ronaldo at New Club Fluminense

Marcelo Recreates His Famous ‘Siuu’ Celebration With Ronaldo at New Club Fluminense

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at May 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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  • Marcelo Vieira reproduced his famous celebration with Cristiano Ronaldo at Fluminense
  • He played a starring role as Fluminense thumped River Plate 5-1 in the Copa Libertadores
  • The 34-year-old returned to his boyhood club in February following a short stint with Greek giants Olympiakos

Marcelo reenacted his famous 'Siuu' celebration with Cristiano Ronaldo during Fluminense's Copa Libertadores group game against River Plate.

The former Real Madrid fullback played 87 minutes for his boyhood club as they continued their perfect start to the South American version of the UEFA Champions League, chalking their third win on the bounce at the expense of the Argentine giants.

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Marcelo revived his iconic 'Siuu' celebration with Ronaldo at Fluminese. Photo credit: @TimelineCR7
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Deployed in his favourite left-back position, Marcelo played an integral role in Fluminense's 5-1 triumph over River Plate and left an indelible impression on the game before he was withdrawn in the latter stages of the game, per ESPN.

Marcelo recreates Ronaldo's Siuu

According to Eurosport, Marcelo shares a relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo that transcends beyond the pitch, even after parting ways following a successful stint at Real Madrid.

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One of the highlights of their friendship is the camaraderie the showed when they celebrated a goal with a choreographed 'Siuu' jubilation.

He reenacted this with Argentine striker German Cano, who bagged a hattrick against River Plate after the latter opened the game's deadlock in the 5-1 win.

Here is the video:

Marcelo scores first Fluminese goal

Real Madrid legend Marcelo Vieira is finally up and running after he scored a screamer for Fluminense in the final of the Campeonato Carioca.

Marcelo lifted the stadium's roof with a sensational strike from outside the box at the half-hour mark.

The trophy marks Marcelo's first silverware with his boyhood club in just his second outing for the Rio de Janeiro-based team.

Marcelo invites Ronaldo to Brazilian club

In a related article, Sports Brief reported that Marcelo Vieira has urged Cristiano Ronaldo to join Fluminense in case he wants to reconsider his future at Saudi Arabian club, Al-Nassr.

Ronaldo and Marcelo spent nine years together at Real Madrid, where the pair formed a near-perfect alliance both on and off the pitch before embarking on separate paths.

The Portuguese phenomenon is currently on the books of Al-Nassr, while the marauding full-back recently rejoined his boyhood club in Brazil, Fluminense.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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