Solari backs Marcelo: He's 100 per cent Real Madrid

Santiago Solari insisted Marcelo is the "second captain" and "100 per cent Real Madrid" as he stood by the under-fire full-back.

An integral part of Madrid's three successive Champions League titles, Marcelo has struggled for form this season – highlighted in Wednesday's 1-1 Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg draw away to rivals Barcelona.

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