SUMMARY
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo Vieira has a close relation on and off the field.
- Ronaldo and Marcelo played for the first time in 2009 after Ronaldo moved to Real Madrid from Manchester United.
Professional football players Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo Vieira grew close both on and off the field throughout their many seasons together with Real Madrid. Their bond was admired and loved by the whole soccer community worldwide.
After Ronaldo moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid in the 2009–2010 season, Marcelo and Ronaldo played together for the first time. The two athletes became good friends over time and were frequently spotted teasing and laughing together during practice and games.
Marcelo: “When I Retire, I will sit at the bar to have a beer and tell several stories and show people all our photos with Cristiano.” pic.twitter.com/cGoqQw7gLs
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) December 19, 2023
However, when Ronaldo announced that he was leaving Real Madrid and joining the Italian club Juventus, Marcelo was heartbroken but happy for his close friend at the same time. He wrote on Instagram, “When I Retire, I will sit at the bar to have a beer and tell several stories and show people all our photos with Cristiano,” regarding the pair’s close bond that they shared for so many years.
The two were important players for Real Madrid on the field, with Marcelo frequently setting up Ronaldo’s goals. The two players were well-known for their on-field synergy and for having an in-depth understanding of one another’s games. Together, they took home multiple championships, including two La Liga and four Champions League titles.
Marcelo opens up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit from Real Madrid CF
Together, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo had nine great years as Real Madrid’s down-the-left-wing players. They were similar to Lionel Messi and Dani Alves in that they were telepathic. Marcelo knew exactly where to place the ball for his teammate to finish when Ronaldo dribbled inside.
A solid connection off the field resulted from this productive relationship on the field. Both players established themselves as important members of Madrid’s squad on the field and as leaders in the locker room as one of the team’s vice-captains.
I miss that Cristiano Ronaldo X Marcelo bond ♥ ⚽ pic.twitter.com/qNvqAYFCVU
— Football Fans Tribe 🇳🇬 ⚽ (@FansTribeHQ) May 26, 2021
Marcelo opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit saying, “Damn, we were training for the final and he told me: ‘I’m leaving’,” the left-back told Marca. “I realise that I have lied to you about this before, but that is because I had to,” Ronaldo explained to him before the UCL Final in 2018 according to Marcelo. “I had a very good relationship with Cristiano, his family, and his girlfriend,” Marcelo concluded.
Off the field, Ronaldo and Marcelo were well-known for their close connection and were frequently spotted together at social gatherings. In interviews, Marcelo went so far as to call Ronaldo his “brother,” highlighting their strong relationship. Such was their magical bond during their time at Real Madrid together which was loved and admired by soccer fans around the world and to this date.