Real Madrid’s charge to the LaLiga title was derailed somewhat by Lionel Messi’s historic brace and Marcelo has admitted that he will take the blame for the Argentinian’s injury-time winning goal.
Defeat in the Clasico leaves the two teams level on points at the top of the table with Barcelona positioned first as a result of their head-to-head record against Los Blancos.
Messi’s final strike was a moment of counter-attacking brilliance after Marcelo failed to prevent the move near the halfway line.
The Brazilian made clear that he was taking full responsibility for the goal in his post-match interview.
“It was a mistake, it could happen to anyone but I take the blame for the goal,” he explained.
What is likely to frustrate Zinedine Zidane is the nature of the third goal as his side were caught attacking far too high up the pitch.
“We attacked at 2-2 because we felt that the further away the ball was from our goal, the better,” Marcelo continued.
Sergio Ramos’ dismissal was the main flashpoint of the evening and the Spanish defender was livid at the decision taken by Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez.
Marcelo however refused to comment on the officials with his focus simply on the club’s remaining matches.
“I don’t really want to talk about the referees,” he said.
“I don’t think this will impact us in the title race but we want to have all the players available.”
Gareth Bale was rushed back for the meeting with Los Cules and the Welshman didn’t last the first-half as he was forced to come off through injury, although the Brazilian wasn’t sure of the details.
“He had a problem, that is why he was substituted but I haven’t had time to ask yet,” he noted.
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