Marcelo Leite Pereira, fondly known as Marcelinho is excited ahead of 'first Kolkata derby'. 

The Brazilian has been enjoying a sensational run of form since joining ATK Mohun Bagan on-loan in January. The Indian Super League (ISL) Friday's derby will mark the first time Marcelinho has ever been part of a big derby as a player. And he will get to play in a landmark one as the Kolkata derby enters its 100th year!

In a release, Marcelinho said, "I've not been part of a match as big as this." He further added, " I have watched as a fan. Like Flamengo-Fluminense at the Maracana. But as a player, I have not been part of a derby match."He further said, "To be honest, we don't have any pressure. We are in the final (phase) and we have to do our best. But the team's very confident. We will try to win every game against any opposition."

This is Marcelinho's fifth season in India and he has been here long enough to understand the magnitude of the match. He said, "I am very excited," he said. I watched the previous season's derby. It's very special for India. It's a traditional match and I am proud to be a part of it."

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