Quotes from Marcelo

Cristiano and Messi are different. Each one has their own history and credit.

I've always been motivated and I've never lost my smile.

The Brazilian national team will always be special in the career of every player. Only those who make it by here can imagine what it feels like to see your name in the squad.

The people of Madrid are very affectionate with me and the fans are usually nice to me at the stadium.

Way back as a child playing football on the beach, you dream of being a player representing your national team on the big stage - and now I get to be the captain. It's something money can't buy.

Every season brings new challenges and we always need to give our best.

I still remember the first time I stepped out on the pitch at the Bernabeu. It was a spectacular moment - from another world.

Leaving Madrid has never crossed my mind, I trust myself more than any other person and there is no reason to leave.

Neymar is an unpredictable player. When defending when you have anticipated something, he has already thought of something else and it's impossible to defend.

For me, nothing bad can happen on a football pitch. You could be growing up in chaos, everything could be going crazy around you, but if you have a ball at your feet, you stop thinking. Everything is quiet, peaceful.

The history of Real Madrid is impressive, and Cristiano Ronaldo added a piece more to the history of this club, but Real Madrid can't stop. The player changes club, stops playing, retires and Real Madrid will still be here.

The most difficult opponent is Neymar.

Mourinho has taught me to be especially aggressive on the pitch, and now I'm going crazy trying to win every ball.

I have known Casemiro for a very long time and in those years he has gained a lot of experience.

Real Madrid are favourites in every championship and in every game, but we will stay humble in order to earn a victory.

If we can win playing well then that's great but the most important thing is to get the victory.

I know that Dani Alves is a very good player and I always enjoying playing against him.

When the best team loses it is a failure.

The best come to Madrid and I would love to play with Neymar.

I want to be at Madrid for many years.

I trust in myself, in my work, but if the day comes when Madrid do not want me, I'm going.

Leave? Only if Madrid throw me out. I want to stay in Madrid, I want to continue my life in Madrid.

Madrid is a club that gives big players what they need.

People want to see Madrid win and we will always try.