Former Real Madrid defender and club icon Marcelo has returned to boyhood club Fluminense in February, signing a contract through the end of 2024.
The veteran left-back, who started his career with the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A side, returns to Brazil after more than a decade away.
Having come through the youth ranks with the Rio de Janeiro outfit, he made his senior debut for them in 2005 and remained there until 2007.
Marcelo left the ‘Fla-Flu’ Derby injured after getting brutally tackled by the opponent
Fluminense and Flamengo played the famous ‘Fla-Flu’ Derby at the Maracana on Sunday, that ended with a 0-0 tie.
During the additional time, the Real Madrid legend exhibited his brilliance by executing a stunning skill that left his opponent, Luiz Araujo, astounded.
Unfortunately, his remarkable display of skill was met with a brutal foul from Araujo, resulting in a foul and a subsequent red card for the former Atlanta United player.
Despite the incident, Fluminense managed to hold their rivals to a goalless draw.