VIDEO: Marcelo weeps after stomping opponent’s leg in horrific injury

• A distraught Marcelo left the game in tears after the incident
• He described the horrendous injury as a difficulty moment for him

Real Madrid legend Marcelo was devastated on Tuesday after his dangerous tackle left a player with horrific career-ending injury.

Marcelo was seen leaving the pitch in tears on Tuesday evening after inadvertently stomping on an opponent’s leg in the Copa Libertadores.

The Fluminense defender unintentionally stepped on Argentinos Juniors defender Luciano Sanchez after dribbling him.

Sanchez’s leg was visibly broken instantly, and a distraught Marcelo left the game in tears.

He described the horrendous injury as a difficulty moment for him.

After the game, the Brazilian said on social media: “Today, I had to experience a very difficult moment on the pitch. I have inadvertently injured a colleague. I want to wish you the best possible recovery Luciano Sanchez. I send you all the strength in the world.