"One of the most terrifying injuries in soccer": Real Madrid legend cried after seeing what he did to an opponent. Video 18+
Legendary Real Madrid defender Marcelo, who plays for Brazilian Fluminense since 2023, broke the leg of Argentinos Juniors player Luciano Sanchez. The incident happened in the 1/8 finals match of the Libertadores Cup.
Marcelo
The 35-year-old Brazilian, a Confederations Cup winner and two-time Olympic medalist, stepped on his opponent's foot in the 56th minute.
Marcelo broke his opponent's leg
Source: Video screenshot
Marcelo couldn't contain his emotions and cried after he saw what he had done.
Marcelo cried
The referee showed the ex-Real Madrid player a red card right away and a few hours later he apologized to the victim via Instagram.
"Had to go through a very difficult moment on the pitch today. Accidentally injured a fellow professional. Luciano, I wish you a speedy recovery and all the strength in the world," Marcelo wrote.
Marcelo apologised to his opponent
Source: Marcelo Instagram
Social media called the moment "one of the most gruesome injuries in soccer."
The injury was described as nightmarish
Source: Bombardyr telegram channel
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