Real Madrid defender Marcelo's 86th-minute goal against Valencia helped Madrid remain in contention for the La Liga title alongside Barcelona on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo's 27th-minute header opened the scoring before Dani Parejo's 82nd-minute equaliser. Madrid's rivals Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 win over Espanyol with Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez scoring a brace and Ivan Rakitic scoring one.