Quotes from Marcelo

I used to go to the beach everyday in Rio!

Everyone knows what Cristiano is like. He is not obsessed with beating records, but rather he aims to help the team to win.

It costs to win, you need patience.

I wanted little kids in Brazil to look at me like I used to look at Roberto Carlos. I wanted them to start growing their hair out because of Marcelo, you know?

The Brazilian team is made up of great players who are also great friends.

Pepe is a phenomenal player, everyone knows that.

It is very complicated to play here at Camp Nou.

Until I was 16 years old, I didn't even know there was a Champions League.

As athletes, it is our responsibility to be role models. But we are not superheroes.

I have always said and I am going to keep saying, Raul is an example for everyone. It's not necessary for me to praise him because the fans can see for themselves how incredible he is infront of goal.

Neymar and Ronaldo are great players, that can score in decisive games.

I am delighted with the fans at the Bernabeu.

We know what Cristiano brings to Madrid. He deserves a lot of credit for all he's done at Madrid and we know that when he has to show up, he does so.

When the fans whistle, it's clear that you have to change something and the fans have every right to do it.

Everyone expects a lot of things from El Clasico.

It is easy to play with Cristiano Ronaldo. He knows where he has to give you the ball and does it perfectly. He helps the team out in defence and on top of that provides assists and great passes.

Paul Pogba is a revelation and my idol is Lillian Thuram. I'm inspired by the best and he was always a quick and safe defender.

Zizou was very good to me as he was a professional, and I did everything for him; I ran, I fought, I played injured. Practically, I gave everything for Zidane.

Even the good things don't go to my head and I don't let the bad things affect me.

We know that Xabi Alonso has done a lot for Real Madrid, but this is Real and when a good player leaves, another good player comes in.

To be at Real Madrid, it means that you're a mature player, even if you're very young.

At Real Madrid you have to fight until the end.

Being captain of Real Madrid is an honour and a big responsibility.

Since I joined Real Madrid I was taught to fight for the team.