Marcelo, the Brazilian forward for Internacional, scored a hat-trick in his team's victory over Flamengo on Saturday.

The match was held at Estádio do Jardim Botafogo and ended with a 4-1 win for Internacional. Marcelo, who is known for his powerful shots from distance, scored all three goals in the first half.

His first goal came after just two minutes into the game when he took advantage of a defensive mistake by Flamengo to score a header. He followed this up with another header in the 25th minute to make it 2-0. In the 68th minute, he completed his hat-trick with a stunning strike that sailed past the goalkeeper.

Despite not scoring any more goals during the match, Marcelo played a crucial role in helping his team secure the victory. His performance earned him praise from fans and teammates alike.

This is Marcelo's second hat-trick of the season, having previously scored one against Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. It's clear that he is becoming a key player for Internacional and will be looking to continue his impressive form as they aim to maintain their position in the top flight of Brazilian football.

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