Real Madrid wing-back Marcelo says coach Jose Mourinho is a father-figure to the players.

Marcelo is happy playing for Mourinho this season.

"He's a father to us and defends us to death. Fans of rival teams are against him because he always wins," Marcelo said.

"He does not have to change his way of being, others might have to change the way they see him."

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