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Marcelo takes knee after scoring for Real Madrid

Real Madrid's Brazilian defender Marcelo knelt on the field to celebrate his goal against Eibar on Sunday.
Real Madrid's Brazilian defender Marcelo knelt on the field to celebrate his goal against Eibar on Sunday.

After scoring Madrid's third goal towards the end of the first half, Marcelo dropped down onto his left knee and raised a clenched right fist in the air.

The gesture has come to represent solidarity with anti-racism protests, particularly in the United States.

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