Marcelo Ignites the Champions League Derby with an Unexpected Confession About La Décima
Tonight marks the first leg of the Madrid derby in the Champions League, and Marcelo shared some revealing thoughts about the final in which Real Madrid secured La Décima during his appearance on La Revuelta.
“I was on the field and saw Sergio’s goal in slow motion. That moment was twice as joyful because I saw many Atlético fans popping champagne bottles and unpacking their Champions League celebration shirts.”
“That was a real motivation. They were opening the champagne when Sergio scored in the 93rd minute,” Marcelo recalled on La Revuelta, referring to the 2014 Lisbon final where Real Madrid claimed their long-awaited tenth European title.
Marcelo Mocks Atlético Fans Who Prematurely Celebrated Before Ramos’ Equalizer
That night remains one of the most heartbreaking in Atlético Madrid’s history. They saw themselves as European champions for the first time, but Real Madrid never gives up. Ramos’ 93rd-minute equalizer forced extra time, a moment Atlético fans will never forget.
They were on the verge of glory, only for the defender from Camas to snatch it away in an instant. The added time only served to confirm Real Madrid’s dominance, as Ancelotti’s men crushed a physically and mentally drained Atlético side.
The story repeated itself in 2016. Milan witnessed Real Madrid securing La Undécima, this time in a dramatic penalty shootout. Once again, Atlético returned to Madrid empty-handed, while the Merengues continued writing history as the most decorated club in world football.
Champions League Round of 16: Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid at the Bernabéu Tonight
Today, 15 European Cups rest in Real Madrid’s museum—eight more than their closest competitor, AC Milan.
Atlético Madrid is still chasing its first European crown, and tonight at the Bernabéu, they have another opportunity to overcome their Madrid rivals in Europe’s elite competition.
The return leg at the Metropolitano could give Simeone’s men an advantage, but with Mbappé, Vinicius, Bellingham, and company, Real Madrid looks determined to ensure history repeats itself once more.
