Marcelo values ​​the Copa Libertadores more than five Champions League titles.

According to the Brazilian defender, the championship he just won with his childhood club Fluminense is the biggest title of his career, surpassing even what he achieved with Real Madrid.

Marcelo (below, right) and his teammates celebrate winning the Copa Libertadores title. Photo: AP

Yesterday, at their home stadium, Maracana, Fluminense defeated Boca Juniors 2-1 in the Copa Libertadores final. This marks the first time in the 121-year history of the Rio de Janeiro-based team that they have won the most prestigious club competition in South America.

"I have just won a very important title with my special club, the place that has given me everything to develop my career, with people who have witnessed my growth. Nothing is more valuable than this title. It is priceless," Marcelo said. "I have always been indebted to Fluminense, and I have finally fulfilled that mission. There's nothing more I could ask for."

Marcelo played for Fluminense from 2005 to 2007 before joining Real Madrid in January 2007. At the Bernabeu, the Brazilian defender scored 38 goals in 546 matches, winning 25 titles including: six La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey titles, five Spanish Super Cups, five Champions League titles, three UEFA Super Cups and four FIFA Club World Cups.

In 2022, Marcelo parted ways with the Spanish team. After half a season playing for Olympiacos in Greece, he returned to Fluminense in February.

Marcelo was a key player for Real Madrid in their journey to conquer Champions League titles. Photo: Shutterstock

By winning the Copa Libertadores, Fluminense advanced directly to the semi-finals of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup. Marcelo also became the 15th player to win both the Champions League and the Copa Libertadores.

"Real understands how I feel. This is the most important title for me at the club level, because this is where I grew up," the 35-year-old defender added. "Many people criticized us, but today Fluminense became the kings of the Copa Libertadores. At first I cried, I felt nervous, but now there's nothing but happiness."

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