The Brazilian encouraged the defender, who made his long-awaited return from injury in Thursday's Europa League win over Bodo/Glimt, to go up the steps at Wembley, following the 2-1 victory over Manchester City.
Malacia even picked up the midfielder's medal and the touching gesture says a lot about the much-decorated South American's attitude and compassion.
"There are many ways to lead, many ways to do it," Casemiro said in his big exclusive interview with United Review, the official programme for the Everton clash this weekend.
"I didn't know Malacia had spoken about that. I didn't really think about it, it just happened.