Carreras shines away from Benfica, praised by ex-Real Madrid captain | OneFootball

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·28 November 2025

Carreras shines away from Benfica, praised by ex-Real Madrid captain

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Álvaro Carreras continues to receive various praises. Recently, the former Benfica player, currently shining at Real Madrid, has had his name spoken highly of by Marcelo, a historic figure of the merengues. According to the former Brazilian international, the Spaniard has a lot to offer the blancos.

In a recent interview, while attending The Icon League, the historic number 12 of the merengues was asked about who is the best left-back at Real Madrid, to which Marcelo made a point of stating that Carreras still has a say in the matter.


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"But you are the best left-back in the history of Real Madrid of all time", questioned the interviewer who was talking to the former merengue, quite surprised by Marcelo's response regarding Álvaro Carreras.

"Wait a minute, the best in history is Roberto Carlos", finally stated the former number 12 of the Spanish giant, categorically affirming that his compatriot deserves that title. Álvaro Carreras is in his first season with the merengue emblem, where he has been delivering very good performances and receiving numerous praises.

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