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Why longtime starter Marcelo is out of favour at Real Madrid

Long considered one of the world's best left-backs, the Brazilian has recently lost his spot to Sergio Reguilon

Marcelo, for so long a mainstay at left-back at Real Madrid, is currently out of favour.

Sergio Reguilon has taken the Brazilian's place as Madrid’s first-choice left-back for the time being, as Marcelo started his first game at left-back on Thursday since January 6.

Before then, Reguilon had started three consecutive matches at left-back, as the Castilla product continues to impress under Santiago Solari.

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The sight of Marcelo on the bench is an odd one for any Madrid supporter, with the 30-year-old having established himself among the world’s best at his position over the past decade.