Real Madrid defender Marcelo insists he never lets critics get him down.

And Marcelo believes that the team Florentino Pérez has assembled for this season is good enough to go after every title on offer and doesn't need any further additions.

"What happened last season was only a fraction of all the criticism that I've received during my career at Real Madrid," the Brazilian told BILD.

"I've learned to live with it. I know better than anyone when I'm in good shape and when I'm not. Criticism doesn't bother me. When things aren't going well, I have to work harder to improve."

Marcelo also revealed that one of his closest friends in the dressing room is Toni Kroos, who he described as "not your typical German."

"He's not tough and serious as you might expect. He's really funny and cheerful. I've spent a lot of time with him, he's a lovely guy."