It was the end and Marcelo knew it. The Real Madrid left-back was the last player to come up to the stage as captain of the team and he saluted a crowd that cheered him.
He carried the Champions League trophy, knelt for a moment, and then went to his teammates. It was then that he collapsed.
The Real Madrid players all went for him to form a huddle. Then, among a cloud of players, he could be seen for a long time hugging Lucas Vazquez, then Casemiro.
Marcelo's emotions on his Real Madrid farewell
"It's a wonderful moment in my life, I'm bringing my cycle here to an end, at the best club in the world," Marcelo said, struggling with his words.
"Today is not a day of sadness, but it is a day of joy because we have once again won the best competition in the world. I am very proud of myself and so is my family.
"We have experienced so many magical nights together. I tell you one thing, the future of Real Madrid is very good with the youngsters. Hala Madrid!"
The 34-year-old, who was applauded by his teammates, is already thinking about continuing at Real Madrid in other roles, as he revealed to Real Madrid TV.
"I've cried, my family has cried," Marcelo said. "I always believed in myself, I thought I was going to make history, but I hadn't thought about 25 [trophies] because [Paco] Gento was 24 or 23.
"They signed me to win trophies and I have achieved that. I know it won't be my last day here, I have to do something else at the club."
MohsinH47
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a legend. still can't believe you will leave. so many memories. madridista will always love u and remembered u forever. best LB in the world along side carlos. we have to respect perez decision. the club need rebuild. otherwise, you could have stay for 1/2 more years. anyway, see you soon in Madrid just like others legend who are with our club right now. Madrid legend always come back once way or another way to help our club. you will too 🖤
KHMMURU07
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He came as a young man leaving as a legend 💯🙏
sunackmnsu
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only 13 men have won the European cap/UCL 5 times or more. and they are paco Gento.........6 highest afrado d stanfeno.....5 palo madini.............5 ronaldo..............5 kroos................5 modric.............5 marcelo..........5 benzem..........5 Bale..................5 casemiro..........5 caverjal.............5 nacho...............5 isco...................5 my point is 12 of them was either a former madrid player or current player and won it majorly as a madrid player infact only two players won it outside madrid ronaldo.....1 with man United kroos.........1 Munich the rest 4 are as madrid player. out of the 13 player to either won it 5 times or more, only palo madini was not a real madrid player. that speaks alot
Joe4
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Forever white
JoyNg
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We will have your sweet memories in our hearts forever😍💜 Thanks for everything Marcelo Viera12💔😭😭😭 Farewell Legend💪💜
Ebubechukwu1996
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We thank you all for being part of Madrid