Brazilian veteran Marcelo (33) won the 24th trophy in the Real Madrid shirt yesterday and thus became the most decorated player in the history of the Royal Club. The captain lost the starter position under Carlo Ancelotti, but against Espanyol (4-0) he got a chance to start the game and even managed to set up a goal for Rodrygo for the home team’s lead.Benzema’s cherry on top of Real Madrid’s 35th La Liga titleWhen everything was over and when it was time for the coronation, Marcelo raised the big trophy, which officially surpassed him in the number of trophies of the famous Francisco Paco Gento.”This title is the result of a lot of work, a lot of sacrifices,” the Brazilian said as fans chanted his name. “The biggest thing for a player is to celebrate at home, in front of his supporters.”Wed 22:00: (3.20) Real Madrid (3.90) Man.City (2.20)Marcelo won the 23rd trophy in January (Spanish Super Cup), just days before Gento’s death. And as a leader in this category, he will be able to solidify himself by the end of the season if Real Madrid win the Champions League for the 14th time in the club’s history.Trophy no. 2️⃣4️⃣ makes Marcelo Real Madrid’s most-decorated player #RealMadrid #LaLiga #RealMadridCampeón pic.twitter.com/LBA971Ai6k— Sport360Football (@Sport360Foot) May 1, 2022 It is already known that he will leave the club in the summer after 15 years in the white jersey. Marcelo arrived in Madrid from Fluminense in January 2007 to try and become the successor of the then outgoing Roberto Carlos. The legendary Carlos then swapped the Real Madrid shirt for the one of Turkish Fenerbahce. Now there is a possibility that Marcelo will follow in his compatriot’s footsteps.
