Real Madrid Fans Salute Marcelo, As La Liga Celebrates the Brazilian

Real Madrid Fans Salute Marcelo, As La Liga Celebrates the Brazilian

Ero Samson
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Real Madrid are synonymous with the acquisition of football's finest stars
  • The La Liga giants once boasted of stars, including Marcelo Vieira and Cristiano Ronaldo
  • A video of some of Marcelo's time at Real Madrid has sparked a flurry of fan reactions

Real Madrid has consistently been synonymous with acquiring football's most exceptional talents. The current roster boasts maestros of the modern game such as Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and fullback Dani Carvajal.

In the past, the team featured a constellation of stars, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Brazilian fullback Marcelo Vieira.

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Marcelo Vieira holds the UEFA Champions League trophy during the bus parade after winning the final against Liverpool in Paris. Image: Diego Souto.
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Marcelo, known for his breathtaking finesse and silky skills, recently took centre stage when La Liga reminisced about Real Madrid's signing of the defender from Brazilian club Fluminense in 2006.

The Spanish football league shared a photo collage titled "#OTD in 2006, Marcelo was presented as a Real Madrid player," showcasing Marcelo's initial moments with the club. This post sparked an enthusiastic response from fans.

Fans react as La Liga celebrates Marcelo

Fans expressed their admiration for Marcelo's contribution to the club.

@Werleed6 called him an

"UNFORGETTABLE PLAYER,"

@sharkbait0070 referred to him as

"Papi baller."

@DuyThinKiu17884 remarked

"And the rest is history 🚀 Hala Madrid."

@kene8th saluted Marcelo for his enduring love for the club even after 17 years, and @Ayimobi5 declared him

"The best left back ever to play the game."

This evident tribute and salute to the Los Blancos legend is a testament to the impeccable career Marcelo had with the club. According to Transfermarkt, Marcelo won numerous titles with Real Madrid, including five UEFA Champions League crowns and six La Liga crowns. The fullback would go on to surpass the record for the most trophies won at Los Blancos, amassing an impressive 25 titles.

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Marcelo reacts after Copa Libertadores win

Sports Brief also reported on Marcelo's reaction after clinching Copa Libertadores victory with his boyhood club, Fluminense.

The Brazilian left-back played a pivotal role for his boyhood club as they defeated Boca Juniors 2-1 to win the competition for the first time in their history.

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Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over five years in the Nigerian media industry. He graduated from Nigerian Institute of Journalism (2021-2023).
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