Marcelo misses playing with Cristiano Ronaldo (Image: Getty)
The Spanish giants lost their prized possession in the summer as Ronaldo opted to switch La Liga for Serie A by joining Juventus.
The 33-year-old is yet to score a competitive goal for the Old Lady but has helped his new side win their two opening league games this term.
Madrid have also started their season brightly, winning both of their La Liga games so far.
But former team-mate and close confidant of Ronaldo, Marcelo, claims it is 'obvious' that Julen Lopetegui's men miss playing with the former Manchester United star.
"It's obvious that you miss playing with him but [Gareth] Bale and [Karim] Benzema are really good too."
While former strike partner Benzema added: "You can never forget Cristiano.
"He was so important to Real Madrid and scored many goals, and as Marcelo said, is one of the best attackers in the world, but we have to start thinking about a different team with different players."
Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid in July (Image: Getty)
Marcelo was taken off last night with Madrid leading 3-1.
"The change surprised me, but I respect the manager's decision," the Brazilian said about his substitution.
"I wanted to continue because I was fine, I was 100 percent. I didn't understand the change but I respect it.
"It's a decision made by the manager. I always want to play."
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