Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid was a frustrating game, but there was a nice moment for Real Madrid prior to the kick-off at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Earlier this week it was confirmed that Marcelo Vieira had immediately announced his retirement of professional football. The 36-year-old had been without a club since he arrived at the end of the Brazilian season in 2024 since he left Fluminense and after two months in the wilderness he chose to hang his boots.
Marcelo is considered a club icon in Real Madrid, and many supporters consider him the best left back in the history of Los Blancos. To mark his retirement, he was paraded for the Bernabeu on Saturday prior to the Madrid Derby and then he published his thanks on social media.
“I am very lucky that I was able to enjoy until my last day as a professional player. Thank you, Real Madrid for the great tribute on the Bernabeu, a place that will always be my home. And thanks Madridistas for your love for another day. Always Hala Madrid! I love you my madrid. “
Marcelo is undoubtedly a legendary figure in Real Madrid, and he was a large part of the Golden Generation of the Club in the years 2010. He left the club in 2022 as one of the most successful players in terms of trophies, so it was Only good that he had the chance to increase the recognition of the Bernabeu again.
There is no doubt that Real Madrid would really like Prime Marcelo in the club. Left-back is a problem position for Carlo Ancelotti, and his worries have multiplied now that it has been confirmed that Alphonso Davies will not participate in the summer, because he has signed a new deal with Bayern Munich.
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