Real Madrid legend Marcelo recently made a surprising confession during an appearance on a Brazilian podcast. The revelation pertained to a crucial Champions League goal he assisted for Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2016/2017 quarterfinals against Bayern Munich.
In the first leg of the tie, Ronaldo's brace, sandwiched between an Arturo Vidal strike, gave Madrid a 2-1 advantage. The return fixture at the Bernabeu saw a 3-3 scoreline, leading to extra time. Ronaldo scored twice, including a controversial goal in the 110th minute that many believed was offside.
Marcelo admitted on the podcast that he knew the goal was offside but humorously shrugged off any complaints. He also mentioned a previous clash with Ronaldo during a Brazil vs. Portugal match, where tensions ran high before they became close friends at Real Madrid.
Despite fears of being ousted from the club after Ronaldo's arrival, Marcelo revealed that they never apologized for an incident where Ronaldo grabbed him by the throat during a match. The two players put the incident behind them and played pivotal roles in Madrid's Champions League success, winning four titles together before Ronaldo's departure to Juventus in 2018.
