Watch mortified Real Madrid legend Marcelo cover his face in embarrassment as son, 9, nutmegs him with outrageous skill
REAL MADRID legend Marcelo was left red-faced after being outskilled by his nine-year-old son.
The Brazilian was playing football on the street with his son when he suffered what many players consider a nightmare.
After passing the ball to nine-year-old Liam, Marcelo stepped in to make a tackle.
But as he moved, the youngster flicked the ball through his legs with an incredible skill.
Brazil icon Marcelo reacted by simply covering his face with his hand.
He then mimicked shining the youngster’s shoes.
Fans were quick to comment on Instagram, with one person writing: “Little legend, big legend!”
Another said: “Ancelotti needs to sign that boy.”
A third wrote: “He will become a great player like his father.”
While a fourth simply commented: “Legendary.”
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Marcelo’s other son, Enzo Alves, is also following in his dad’s footsteps.
He recently signed a major contract extension with Real Madrid, keeping him at the club until 2027.
The 15-year-old was initially tied down until 2026 but earned a new deal following some incredible performances for the Los Blancos academy.
It is the longest contract length allowed for under-age players.
Marcelo spent 15 years at Real Madrid as a player and made 546 appearances.
During that time he won 25 major trophies – including five Champions League titles and six La Liga titles.