TPO – Defender Marcelo decided to leave Real Madrid after the Champions League final. The European Championship Cup is the Brazilian star’s last title in the Royal team’s shirt.

Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 1-0 to win the Champions League for the 14th time. Captain defender Marcelo did not play in the final but was still the representative to lift the elephant ear trophy. This is a meaningful farewell to the Brazilian star after 16 years with Real Madrid. This defender is also the Real Madrid player who has achieved the most with the team. Marcelo left the Bernabeu to return to play football in his home country of Brazil.

Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior, known simply as Marcelo, is considered one of the best left backs in soccer history. He began his professional career with Brazilian team Fluminense and moved to Real Madrid at the age of 18. Since 1904, Marcelo is the first foreign player to have the honor of wearing the Real Madrid captain’s armband.

At his peak, Marcelo was known for his excellent attacking ability and was an important factor in helping Real Madrid continuously win the Champions League in recent seasons. He has won the Champions League 5 times, and 20 major tournaments with the Spanish team. The Brazilian star is also the second most played foreign player in the club’s history, only behind Karim Benzema.

In addition to his contributions to Real Madrid, Marcelo is also a star of the Brazilian team, having been on the Olympic team that won a bronze medal in 2008 and a silver medal in 2012. He was also part of the Brazilian team that participated in the World Cup. Cup in 2014 and 2018.

With his continuous contributions over the past 16 years, Real Madrid will definitely hold a grand farewell to Marcelo. But perhaps winning the Champions League in Marcelo’s farewell match is all this player needs