In the world of football, there is no greater achievement than to break through and make a name for yourself on the international stage. For Brazilian winger Marcelo, this breakthrough came in the form of a stunning performance against Internacional in the Copa Libertadores.

The match was played in Rio de Janeiro on August 12th, 2017, and it was a defining moment in Marcelo's career. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, but Marcelo stole the show with his outstanding display. He scored two goals and provided an assist as Internacional defeated Internacional 4-1.

The highlight of Marcelo's performance was his first goal, which came in the 58th minute. He received the ball from teammate Thiago Silva, who had set him up with a perfect cross. Marcelo took one touch and then unleashed a powerful shot that beat Internacional goalkeeper Matias Mazzotti low to the ground.

The second goal came in the 79th minute,Campeonato Brasileiro Direct when Marcelo was again set up by Thiago Silva. This time he took advantage of a defensive error by Internacional and fired a shot past Mazzotti from close range.

These two goals were just the beginning of Marcelo's remarkable performance. He also provided an assist for the third goal, which came in the 85th minute. Marcelo found himself in a dangerous position on the left wing and sent a pinpoint pass to the far post, where fellow Brazilian player Roberto Baggio headed home to complete the rout.

The performance of Marcelo was so impressive that he was named man of the match. He was praised for his technical ability, pace, and creativity. His teammates were also impressed by his dedication and passion for the game.

This was not Marcelo's first big performance. He has already made a name for himself in Brazil, scoring 36 goals in 88 appearances for Flamengo. But this performance against Internacional showed that he can also excel on the international stage.

For Marcelo, this was a huge confidence boost going into the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. He knows that he will be expected to perform at a high level if he wants to earn a place in the final squad. But with this performance under his belt, he is well on his way to achieving that goal.

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