The fans gave Marcel a standing ovation. Tonight was special, the Brazilian heartthrob teared up

Do you remember what you were doing 15 years ago? Marcelo Vieira started out as a talented youngster at Real Madrid, aiming to replace the legendary Roberto Carlos. He is currently finishing his last season as captain in the white jersey, but his love for the club and the fans is everlasting.

In the past, Real Madrid and its fans have often been criticized for the way they have treated their legends. However, Marcelo’s case shows how a player who has done so much for the club should be thanked.

The Brazilian whizz-kid can clearly rank among the best left-backs in history, he was almost unstoppable in 2016-2018 and was one of the main representatives of the modern-day midfielder who plays more like a winger.

But now his time is coming to an end, with the captain’s armband on his arm, he is finishing his last season in Madrid. Although he is only 33 years old, it looks like the end of his career. In his own words, Marcelo will not go to any other club in Europe as he does not want to face his beloved Real Madrid. He will either return to his native Brazil or end his career for good.

His performances have dropped a lot since 2018, he has been a substitute for Ferland Mendy for two years now and only plays in his absence. In the current season, he has only featured in 5 La Liga games, twice in the Copa del Rey, twice in the Champions League and once in the Super Cup.

Despite the fact that his defensive performances are causing the team more problems, the fans have not abandoned him and he does not have to worry about any booing.

Against Granada, he started as captain, and in the 83rd minute at 1:0 Carlo Ancelotti pulled him off and sent on a fresh Nacho. The Brazilian received a standing ovation from almost the entire stadium when he left the pitch, which moved him a lot.

Afterwards, with tears in his eyes, he spoke about his feelings and his love for the club.

“Yeah, I’m very happy. In the 15 years I’ve been here, I can’t say anything but thank the Madrid fans. Tonight was another beautiful night, I had many beautiful nights here. The love that Bernabéu has for me is brutal,” Marcelo described.

Source: Twitter, Livesport