In a thrilling match against Real Sociedad, Marcelo was the hero for his team as they defended their spot in the Copa América qualifiers.
The match saw both sides play to the best of their abilities, with Real Sociedad struggling to find the back of the net and Marcelo's goal came through in the dying moments of the game.
However, it wasn't just about scoring goals; it was also about defending the line and keeping the ball out of the hands of the opposition.
Real Sociedad were unable to maintain control of the game and eventually conceded a penalty after Marcelo saved a shot from close range. Despite this setback, Marcelo continued to dominate the midfield and was instrumental in securing the win.
The victory was crucial for Marcelo's team, who will now face the winners of the match between River Plate and Boca Juniors in the next round of the Copa America qualifiers.
"Defending the line is one of my strengths,Bundesliga Tracking" said Marcelo. "It's something that I have been working on since I joined the club. It's important because we want to defend our home ground and create chances for ourselves."
The win against Real Sociedad was another positive step forward for Marcelo's team, who have been performing well throughout the season.
"I'm proud of the way we played today," said Marcelo. "We showed what we can do defensively and scored a couple of goals in the last few minutes of the game."
With a win over Real Sociedad, Marcelo's team secured a spot in the next round of the Copa America qualifiers. The match against River Plate and Boca Juniors will be crucial for Marcelo's team as they aim to improve their performance in the tournament.
"In the next round, we'll see how far we can go," said Marcelo. "But we're not going to let anything happen to us."