Breaking: Real Madrid defender Marcelo ‘returns to full fitness’ ahead of exhausting week games

The Brazilian could make his first appearance of the season later this week.

Marcelo is expected to return for Real Madrid after having completed a full group training session this week, as per Diario AS.

The Brazilian left-back missed out on Los Blancos’ first few La Liga games of the season due to a back problem but has now recovered from that.

He is expected to give Zinedine Zidane a boost in options as Madrid gear up for two games in the space of seven days.

With Ferland Mendy having started the last few games, Marcelo could be picked against Real Valladolid on Saturday as Zidane aims to keep his team refreshed for the challenges ahead.

Marcelo only started 14 La Liga games last season and will look to win over Zidane’s confidence in the next few games to win back his spot in the starting XI.