After a sleepless 13-hour flight from Spain, Brazilian defender Marcelo said Monday he is delighted to be in Japan and ready to help European champions Real Madrid win the Club World Cup.
"I could not sleep (on the flight) but we are delighted that we are able to come to this tournament and we will get well prepared," Marcelo said before the Spanish giants held their first training session at Yokohama's Mitsuzawa Stadium.
"I play for the national team as well and go on flights of 11 hours or more so I am used to it," the 28-year-old said through a translator.