Marcelo has claimed that "a fit Casemiro" is "very important" for Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on Saturday night.

Casemiro re-joined Real Madrid last summer following one season with Porto and has developed into a key player for the Spanish giants over the last couple of months.

Marcelo has paid tribute to the qualities of his fellow Brazilian and claimed that the 24-year-old "has huge potential".

"For me, [Casemiro] is doing a great job. He's never protested when he hasn't played, and he's been given his opportunity to play for Madrid," Marcelo told reporters. "He's helping the team and a lad who has huge potential. He'll be doing much more than he is now. For us, it's very important to have a fit Casemiro."

Real Madrid will go in search of an 11th European Cup in Milan on Saturday night.

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Matt Law