The Brazilian is now in the top 15 of the all-time appearances list (463).


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The clash at Ipurua saw Marcelo equal the number of games played by another club legend: Emilio Butragueño. The Brazilian left-back has now made 463 Real Madrid appearances to move inside the top 15 on the club’s all-time list. Marcelo is in his thirteenth season with the Whites and boasts a spectacular honours list including 4 European Cups, 3 Club World Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 4 LaLiga titles, 2 Copa del Rey trophies and 3 Spanish Super Cups.

The vice-captain made his Real Madrid debut on a visit to Deportivo in January 2007 and since then has spread his appearances over LaLiga (328), the Champions League (91), Copa del Rey (26), Spanish Super Cup (8), Club World Cup (6) and European Super Cup( 4). He has also scored 36 goals. The next legend in the defender’s sights is Amancio (471 games).