Benzema? Modric? Marcelo speculates on who could break his record of 25 trophies at Real Madrid

Marcelo has bid farewell at Real Madrid after 15 memorable years, with the long-serving Brazilian full-back saying he would be happy to see one of his former team-mates pass a record-setting haul of 25 trophies with the Blancos.

The 34-year-old defender, who moved to Santiago Bernabeu from Fluminense in January 2007, is leaving the Liga heavyweights with 546 appearances to his name and a historic collection of major silverware.

Another domestic title and Champions League crown were added to that haul in 2021-22 and Marcelo acknowledges that a few of those he is leaving behind in the Spanish capital could go on to better his achievements.

Marcelo is leaving Real as a free agent at the end of his contract, with many happy memories allowing him to look back fondly on six La Liga title triumphs, five Champions League wins, two Copas del Rey, five Spanish Super Cups, three UEFA Super Cups and four FIFA Club World Cup successes.

While his trophy collection stands at 25, there are members of Carlo Ancelotti’s current squad that are also into the 20s and may fancy their chances of raising a bar of individual excellence before their day comes to sever ties with Madrid.

Marcelo said at his final press conference when asked about who could break his record: “If they beat me, that will be a source of pride. [Karim] Benzema, Luka [Modric], Casemiro... whoever it is, I'm going to be very happy.”

Marcelo's final Real Madrid trophy haul