Nothing is permanent in soccer and it feels like a lifetime ago when Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo played together at Real Madrid. The team that won the three-peat UCL for Madrid is no longer there but the memories surely are with the fans.
Real Madrid with relatively a new and young team sometimes gives the fans a hint of nostalgia when the young and upcoming players don the kits of former legends of the club.
A video that has taken social media by storm shows Vinicius and Camavinga dancing after a goal followed by a transition showing Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo doing the same because of the resemble of the kits worn by the players of two separate generations.
Fans have reacted to the video saying “The fact they played in the same position”. “Both number 12 could play defence or attack” “Both number 12 are left footers and both number 7 are the best players at their time in the team”. Fair to say the video pulled the strings of several Madrid fans and they would be happy if either Camavinga or Vinicius could achieve half of what Marcelo and Ronaldo did in their careers.
Camavinga #12 and Vinicius #7 dancing together reminded me of some familiar #12 and #7 dancing together 💔 pic.twitter.com/C4NI9BMn6W
— Murtaza (@MurtazaRMFC) October 10, 2023
The bromance between Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo was known to all as Marcelo could not even find his best form after the Portuguese left. But during their time together they were a lethal duo on the pitch, only time can tell if Camavinga and Vinicius’ partnership will be as lethal as the former duo.
The bromance between Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo
The first time Ronaldo met Marcelo was back in a friendly in 2008 when Portugal faced Brazil the two had a short bust and neither of them knew how good friends they would become in the future. Marcelo and Ronaldo are legends in the Real Madrid team with Marcelo winning the most amount of trophies for the club and Ronaldo being the club’s top goalscorer.
El dúo Cristiano Ronaldo y Marcelo. 🥹🤍pic.twitter.com/Rp581J9uQk
— REAL MADRID ♥️ (@AdriRM33) October 9, 2023
The two were involved in the creation of one of the most iconic celebrations of all times “Siuu” as well. Ronaldo talked about his former teammate after his departure from Real Madrid saying that he is more than a friend he got a brother, thanks to them playing soccer together.
On several occasions, Marcelo has also said that Ronaldo is the best player and even placed him among all-time greats ahead of Pele and Maradona.
During away matches Ronaldo and Marcelo even shared hotel rooms which shows how close they were. Even at the beginning of this year when Marcelo scored a goal for Olympiakos he made sure he celebrated with the famous “Siuu” celebration in honor of his friend.
Marcelo to Cristiano Ronaldo under his post: “Beautiful” 🤣❤️ pic.twitter.com/8TWOZe59hn
— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) October 10, 2023
Talking about their on-field performances Marcelo has assisted Ronaldo a whopping 25 times during his time at Real Madrid which is just behind other Madrid teammates Benzema, Bale, and Ozil. The relationship the two shared on the pitch was a lovely thing to witness and fans will hope to see the two play at least one more time together.