On February 15, Marcelo made history by breaking his own personal record at the International Cup for the first time. The Brazilian forward, who is currently on loan from Chelsea to Internacional, scored two goals in just over half an hour during the match against Club America.
The first goal came in the 64th minute and was a beautiful strike that flew into the top corner of the net. The second goal came in the 72nd minute and was also a well-taken effort, as Marcelo dribbled past several defenders before firing a shot into the back of the net.
Despite the impressive performance, Marcelo admitted afterwards that he had not expected to score so many goals in such a short amount of time. He said: "I'm really happy with my performance today. I tried to play with confidence and trust in myself, and it paid off."
Marcelo's achievement has been celebrated by fans and teammates alike. His coach, Jorge Jesus, said: "It's great news for us all that Marcelo has broken his own record. He's a talented player and we're very proud of him."
The Brazilian striker will be hoping to continue his good form when Internacional face another strong opponent, Flamengo, in their next match on February 20. Despite facing tough competition, Marcelo believes that his team can achieve success this season, saying: "We have a lot of talent and experience, and I believe we can do well."