Marcelo is Madrid's MVP, Barcelona maintain pressure and Atletico hit five

Real Madrid's Marcelo hit home a late winner against Valencia keeping the La Liga title race close as ever. Real Madrid did their part to keep pace with Barcelona with Marcelo hitting home the late winner against Valencia. Shaka Hislop credits Barcelona for stringing together several convincing wins in a row to keep pace with Real Madrid. Three thoughts from a busy Saturday in La Liga, which saw Real Madrid leave it late, Barcelona claim derby spoils and Atletico Madrid score five. 1. Marcelo is Madrid's hero Real Madrid left-back Marcelo once again staked a claim to be his side's most irreplaceable player with a late winner at home to Valencia that keeps his team in control of their own fate in the title race. Manager Zinedine Zidane restored most of his big names to the starting XI and they were ahead at the break thanks to Cristiano...