Marcelo picks his dream opponent for Real Madrid in Club World Cup final | OneFootball

Real Madrid, PSG, Fluminense, and Chelsea are the four teams that have reached the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.

With the final set for July 13, Real Madrid and Brazil legend Marcelo has made it clear who he wants to see fighting for the trophy.

Posting on his social media account ‘X’, Marcelo shared his excitement, writing: “Let’s go MY Madrid!!! A Real Madrid vs Fluminense final would be epic. It would be a dream come true.”

For Marcelo, seeing these two clubs face each other would be special, as both Real Madrid and Fluminense are close to his heart.

However, for his dream final to happen, Real Madrid need to beat PSG in their semi-final, while Fluminense must get past Chelsea. Only then will the two clubs meet on the grand stage, making Marcelo’s wish a reality.

Barcelona’s connection with the teams

It must be remembered that Marcelo’s ties with Fluminense and Real Madrid run deep. He started his professional journey at Fluminense, where he made his first-team debut in 2005.

His talent quickly caught the eye of European scouts, and by November 2006, he had signed for Real Madrid. There, he became a true legend, playing 16 seasons with Los Blancos and winning an incredible 25 trophies, including five Champions League titles.

After leaving Real Madrid in 2022, Marcelo had a short stint with Olympiakos before returning to Fluminense in February 2023.

He achieved another milestone by helping Fluminense win the Copa Libertadores. Marcelo retired from professional football in February 2025 after leaving Fluminense the previous year.

Now, as a fan, he hopes to watch the two teams that shaped his career clash in a final that would mean everything to him and to many football lovers around the world.