Santo derby: ‘I never imagined Marcos’s last Palmeiras v Corinthians’ | OneFootball

After the last title won with Palmeiras in 2008, Marcos came close to winning the following year’s Brazilian Championship, but the final stretch was frustrating. From 2010 onward, Felipão returned, and the Saint began dealing even more with pain and physical issues.

Derby in Prudente

Marcos’ last Derby took place on August 28, 2011, in a 2-1 win in Presidente Prudente, in the first half of the Brasileirão. After so many memorable derbies, the goalkeeper played his last one without anyone imagining it, not even his teammates.

– There’s always something too (before the Derby), the atmosphere, there’s always something people really look forward to. But I already knew his physical condition was difficult, though I didn’t imagine it would be his last Palmeiras and Corinthians match – recalls Kleber Gladiador, to NOSSO PALESTRA.

Shirt 97

Marcos made history and became a Saint wearing the No. 12 shirt in 1999, saved Marcelinho Carioca’s penalty with the No. 1 on his back, and fate had it that his Derby farewell would come wearing No. 97. That’s because the match in the interior of São Paulo took place two days after the club’s anniversary. The choice was a tribute from the idol to the only team he defended throughout his career.

A goal before retirement?

Two months before his last Derby, more precisely on June 19, Marcos had the chance to score his only official goal for Palmeiras, but professionalism won out. During a match played at Canindé, due to construction work at Palmeiras’ home stadium, the team was beating Avaí 4-0 when Verdão was awarded a penalty.

The stadium started chanting the goalkeeper’s name, and Kleber, the captain, called the No. 1 over to take it, but Marcos refused. On the bench, Felipão also stopped the Saint from taking the kick. Gladiador scored, sealed the rout, and remembers it with humor:

– Believe it or not, I kept waiting for him to go take it.

Saint 12

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