Marcelo digs at Barcelona, his reply goes viral: “The same as Barça” | OneFootball

The former Real Madrid player starred in one of the most talked-about moments of the FC 27 event

The presentation of FC 27 in New York left several moments starring international football figures, but it was Marcelo who ended up taking much of the spotlight with an unexpected joke aimed at Barcelona.

The event brought together former footballers such as Luis Figo, Javier Mascherano and Marcelo, who took part in different activities and activations related to the new video game. Amid laughter and a relaxed atmosphere, a question came up that sparked a response which quickly went viral.

Marcelo recalls the Champions gap

“Do you know how many Champions League titles you have?” they asked the legendary Brazilian full-back, referring to his successful spell at Real Madrid.

Marcelo replied immediately with his usual sense of humor:

“The same as Barça.”

The phrase drew laughs from those present and quickly began circulating on social media, especially on X, where the video racked up numerous reactions.

A response with history behind it

Marcelo’s joke was made in the context of the huge difference in Champions League titles between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

During his time with Los Blancos, the Brazilian was a key figure in one of the club’s most successful eras. Marcelo won five Champions League titles with Real Madrid and became one of the foreign players with the most trophies in the club’s history.

The comment also had a special twist: Luis Figo was standing beside him at the time. The Portuguese star played for both Spanish giants, and his presence made the scene even more striking.

The video goes viral

The exchange was brief, but enough to set social media ablaze. Marcelo’s response was quickly shared and sparked reactions from both Madridistas and Barça fans.

Everything happened at an event meant to present the new features of FC 27, but the former Real Madrid player ended up delivering one of the most football-filled moments of the day.

A simple question, a five-word answer, and a historic rivalry that once again took center stage.

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