“I love you my Madrid” – Marcelo reacts to Santiago Bernabeu tribute

Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid was a frustrating match, but there was a nice moment for Real Madrid prior to kick-off at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Marcelo Vieira had announced his retirement from professional football with immediate effect. The 36-year-old had been without a club since leaving boyhood heroes Fluminense at the end of the Brazilian season in 2024, and after two months in the wilderness, he has opted to hang up his boots.

Marcelo is considered to be a club icon at Real Madrid, and many supporters consider him to be the best left-back in Los Blancos history. To mark his retirement, he was paraded in front of the Bernabeu prior to the Madrid derby on Saturday, and after, he issued his thanks on social media.

Soy un gran afortunado por haber podido disfrutar hasta mi último día como jugador profesional

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