Brazil left-back Marcelo says his side
will not be seeking revenge when they renew acquaintance with Mexico in their
second game of the Confederations Cup in Fortaleza
tonight.
The last encounter between teams representing the two countries
saw Mexico shock the five-time world champions with a 2-1 victory in the final
of the men’s football competition at the London Olympics last year.
It was a crushing defeat for Brazil, who have never claimed
Olympic gold, but Marcelo said those involved had quickly put it behind them.
“The Mexico defeat didn’t stick in my throat. I don’t see this
match as a chance for revenge,” said the Real Madrid defender, who was one of
three permitted players aged over 23 in Brazil’s Olympic squad.
“Of course, I remember it. It was a very sad day for the players
and the whole of Brazil. It’s difficult to say why we weren’t able to pierce
their defence. “We know that Mexico have great players, but we’re Brazil and we
have some, too. We can think that the match will be difficult, but they have to
think that as well.”
Brazil enjoyed an ideal start to the Confederations Cup on
Saturday, with a stunning goal from poster boy Neymar setting them on the way
to a breezy 3-0 win over Group A rivals Japan in the national capital Brasilia.
Brazil will secure a place in the semi-finals if they overcome
Mexico at Estadio Castelao, but Marcelo was bewildered by reporters’ questions
about the possibility of a final showdown with world champions Spain.
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