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Enzo Alves scores a hat trick against Barça and Marcelo goes viral for his gesture

Enzo Alves leaves everyone speechless with the hat trick he scored against Barça, and his father makes it clear

A matchday that was supposed to be a simple youth soccer event ended up becoming a celebration for Madridists. In a youth match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, one of the standout names was Enzo Alves, son of the legendary Marcelo, who delivered an unforgettable performance. From the stands, his father couldn't contain his emotion and went viral for his euphoria.

At just 15 years old, Enzo scored a hat-trick against the eternal rival, in a match that reaffirms his progress within the youth academy. Three goals, all with a striker's touch, that got the crowd on their feet and left the Barça defense with no answer. Beyond that, another stellar moment was captured in the stands: Marcelo's reaction, visibly moved, cheering with the passion that defined him as a player.

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Enzo Alves with Real Madrid | Didac Aguirre

The images went around the world in a matter of hours. On social media, fans shared the video showing the former Brazilian full-back standing, celebrating his son's goals with jumps, applause, and even shouts of encouragement. The scene was reminiscent of those times when Marcelo led the first team, but this time from the other side of the game.

Marcelo, a proud father

The gesture was as natural as it was striking. Without the need for words, Marcelo conveyed everything it means to see a son shine in the jersey he defended for more than a decade. The moment quickly went viral, receiving messages of admiration both for Enzo's talent and for the authenticity of the former footballer.

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Enzo Alves with his father, Marcelo | Didac Aguirre

This isn't the first time Enzo has stood out, but this performance carries greater symbolic value. Scoring three goals against Barcelona, with your father watching from the stands, is something that's hard to forget. In Valdebebas, they're already looking to the future with hope, seeing in him a possible striker for the first team.

The white legacy remains alive

While Marcelo is already living his active retirement, his legacy seems to continue strongly through Enzo. Soccer history has beautiful twists, and one of them has just been written on a youth field, with a very familiar last name.

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