On Marcelo's left thigh, just above the knee and hidden until he hitches up his shorts, there is a tattoo. A picture of the European Cup is inked into his skin. Below it are four numbers, four years, four moments when history was made: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018. There is just about room for one more, which might come in handy because on Saturday night Real Madrid's captain plays his last game for the club, and it is another European Cup final. One last date to be done.
Not that he's feeling pressure. Oh, wait, yes he is.