Isco, Gareth Bale, Marcelo leaving Real Madrid: End of an era

Brazilian footballer Marcelo, Wales footballer Gareth Bale and Spanish footballer Isco all are leaving the Spanish giants Real Madrid. All these three footballers had many successful experiences for this club, including winning five UEFA Champions League (UCL) trophies together.

Real Madrid have already officially announced the exit of Bale and Isco. Though there is no official news about the skipper Marcelo’s exit from the club, the Brazilian has already spoken about the club’s disinterest to extend his contract after his latest contract ends this June. Although the 34-year-old Brazilian has always clarified his intention to continue his journey with the club, it is unlikely to happen from the new season.

Here, we are briefly talking about these three players’ journeys for the Los Blancos as they set an unforgettable era in this club.

Isco

The 30-year-old Spanish footballer Isco served for Real Madrid for nine consecutive years. The attacking midfielder made 353 appearances for this club where he scored 53 goals and provided 58 assists.

During almost a decade tenure in the club for the Spaniard, Los Blancos won 19 trophies. Apart from winning five UCL trophies, he also enjoyed four FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, three La Liga titles, three Spanish Super Cups and one Copa del Rey.

There is no confirmation about the Spanish midfielder’s future club yet.

Gareth Bale

The 32-year-old Wales right-winger Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid in 2013 summer through a record-breaking deal. Except for spending one full season (2020/21) in his previous club, English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur on loan, Bale spent eight seasons for Los Blancos.

Despite facing many injuries and struggling to maintain his performances from time to time, Bale still achieved massive success. He also celebrated 19 trophies with the club. These trophies are five UCL trophies, four FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, three La Liga titles, three Spanish Super Cups and one Copa del Rey.

Bale also won the Player of the Match award during the 2018 UCL final, where he scored two goals against Liverpool in the team’s 3-1 win.

In his 258 matches for Real Madrid, the Wales player scored 106 times and assisted 67 times.

Bale also hasn’t any confirmation about his future club.

Marcelo

The 34-year-old Brazilian left-back Marcelo experienced the struggle of the club and also the revival of the club in his more than a 15-year-long straight journey. After joining Real Madrid in January 2007, the left-back gradually evolved into a prominent player for his team.

During his long career for Los Blancos, the Brazilian has celebrated 25 trophies with the club. These trophies are five UCL trophies, four FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, six La Liga titles, five Spanish Super Cups and two Copa del Rey trophies.

Marcelo appeared in 546 games for the Whites, where he scored 38 goals and also recorded 103 assists. Apart from becoming Los Blancos’ first foreign captain since 1904, the Brazilian also recorded second most appearances for the club as a foreign player.

However, the Brazilian also has no clue about his future club yet.