Carlos and Marcelo’s Reign at Real Madrid

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Cricket Exchange highlights how two legendary Brazilian left-backs, Roberto Carlos and Marcelo, have dominated Real Madrid’s left flank for nearly two decades. Marcelo, now the team’s vice-captain, recently extended his heartfelt Christmas wishes to the club’s global fanbase, saying, “May every Real Madrid supporter enjoy a joyful Christmas, and with everyone’s joint effort, may our team win a beautiful season.”

Marcelo’s legacy is deeply intertwined with that of his predecessor and countryman, Roberto Carlos. After Real Madrid’s recent FIFA Club World Cup victory, Marcelo’s trophy count with the club reached 13—equaling Carlos’s haul. But Carlos, ever gracious, noted it was never just about numbers. “Over the past 20 years, the left-back position at Real Madrid has been filled by two Brazilians—first myself, then Marcelo. That makes me feel proud and excited every time I speak about him,” Carlos said in an interview.

While acknowledging Atlético Madrid’s Brazilian left-back Filipe’s talents, Carlos emphasized that Marcelo remains, in his eyes, the best left-back in world football today. Roberto Carlos joined Real Madrid in 1996 from Inter Milan and stayed until 2007, moving to Fenerbahçe. During that illustrious tenure, he won 4 La Liga titles, 3 Champions League trophies, 2 Intercontinental Cups, 3 Spanish Super Cups, and 1 UEFA Super Cup.

Marcelo, who arrived during the winter transfer window of the 2006–07 season, has since matched that legacy. His silverware collection includes 3 La Liga titles, 2 Champions League trophies, 2 Club World Cups, 2 Spanish Super Cups, 2 UEFA Super Cups, and significantly, 2 Copa del Rey titles—a competition Carlos never won during his time. At just 28 years old, Marcelo has already touched every major trophy available to him and is well on track to surpass Carlos in all club records before his contract expires in 2020.

Cricket Exchange reports that Carlos will continue his commentary role at Real Madrid TV, while both men share a common hope for the new year—that the club secures another La Liga title. Since José Mourinho led Real to a league victory in 2012, four years have passed without reclaiming Spain’s top honor. For a club of Real Madrid’s stature, that’s a drought that feels far too long.

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