Marcelo: Journalists try to hurt us, perhaps they're jealous that they can't play football Champions League - Real Madrid vs Viktoria Plzen He defended his coach

It is probably not a coincidence that Real Madrid's worst run of the season came without Marcelo in the side and the Brazilian found himself on the scoresheet as they got back to winning ways against Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday evening.

After scoring his second goal in two games, the Brazilian was in a confrontational mood after the win, taking aim at journalists who criticised the side after five winless games.

"It's hard when you don't win, but you talk about a crisis like you want to hurt this squad," he said in the mixed zone after the game.

"All journalists try to hurt us, maybe it's envy because you don't know how to play football."

Marcelo was forced off before the final whistle with an injury, but insists he is okay now, having recovered from his knock.

"I feel good now," he said.

"I took a hard blow and referees have to see those things."

Lopetegui was able to breathe a sigh of relief after the game, with pressure seemingly lifting on his position with the win, and the Brazilian threw his support behind the coach.

"In my view, he's doing a great job."

He also said it would be "wonderful" if the Basque stays on for the Clasico.