Manager Carlo Ancelotti's transfer policy this summer has been questioned by many after the club sold key members of squad such as Xabi Alonso and Angel Di Maria to accommodate their summer blockbuster signing James Rodriguez who was signed off of the back of fantastic personal world cup again.
However, so far it is the Italian who has had the last laugh over his sceptics as Real Madrid sit top of the table and have scored 37 goals in 10 games, with much credit going to none other than a certain Cristano Ronaldo who has chalked up 17 goals in La Liga.
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| Competitive and robust, Marcelo is enjoying a purple patch of form |
Although it is likes of Ronaldo who grab the headlines for Real Madrid, Marcelo's contribution from the left flank can often go unnoticed among a sea of global stars. His industrial work at full back sees him get up and down the pitch for the full ninety and more often of not involved in Real Madrid's attacking moves. Unafraid to take on defenders either, Marcelo can be a dangerously under rated dribbler with the ball with his quick feet and acceleration.
Marcelo's seemingly telepathic understanding with Karim Benzema means that the little Brazilian often delivers drilled crosses that are a real handful for defenders but, are exactly what strikers like Benzema thrive on. Five assists is nothing to be sniffed at from full back and credit to the left back who adds to the attack and creates problems for teams out wide. Marcelo's chemistry with Ronaldo down the left creates havoc for defences as they play clever give and go's or Marcelo creates space for Ronaldo by acting as a over lapping full back.
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| Down the left flank, these two have a real understanding |
Of course, the 26 year old does not come without his obvious weaknesses, being a attack minded full back defending often comes Marcelo's second priority. He can also be impatient and rash in the challenge rather than stand a attacker up, giving a way silly fouls trying to win the ball when it is not always necessary to do so. Marcelo has a tendency to pick up cautions but, domestically has only picked up just the one this season.
Marcelo has performed when it has mattered too, delivering man of the match performances in big games such as the El Clasico and their latest Champions League tie with Liverpool. Marcelo will be looking to continue his run of form as will Real Madrid as they look to dethrone local rivals Atletico Madrid as La Liga champions. Marcelo is little in stature but big in form right now!
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