I get the impression he's actually a really nice guy that just goes batshit insane from time-to-time. sorta like Banner and the Hulk.
seriously, look at all ugly incidents involving Madrid, all the scraps, arguments, etc. - if he's not the cause of it, he's usually trying to calm everyone down.
very strange individual.
I was going to say the same thing when I finally clicked play on all those videos. Him and Carvalho take no prisoners on the field, but they are never involved in throwing fists or pushing anyone but always calming down everyone. Pique, Puyol, Ramos, Kaka, Iniesta, Ronaldo, Alves, Khedira, Busquets, Messi, Casillas all don't take it to the next level even though some of those names can be mental. Its the likes of Marcelo, Arbeloa, Valdes, Pinto, Villa, Mascherano, Higuain, Mourinho and Xabi that get really into it.
Thiago standing over Cesc Fabregas, with his head down but eyes up was a commendable attempt to protect his team mate. Did anyone see it?