Ignoring his strikes against Levante and Celta, Marcelo has become a key element of the attacking play of Rafa Benítez’s side. In reality, the Brazilian contributed in the final third under Mourinho and Ancelotti, but now there is a difference, and it is that Marcelo’s performance levels have upped a notch. There’s no doubting it; he is untouchable right now.

Ignoring his strikes against Levante and Celta, Marcelo has become a key element of the attacking play of Rafa Benítez’s side. In reality, the Brazilian contributed in the final third under Mourinho and Ancelotti, but now there is a difference, and it is that Marcelo’s performance levels have upped a notch. There’s no doubting it; he is untouchable right now.