The Real Madrid forward's failure to score against Malaga has been played down by his teammate, who insists there is no cause for concern.
Marcelo has defended Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo after he failed to score in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Malaga.
Ronaldo has eight goals so far this season and is three strikes away from overtaking Raul as the Spanish club's all-time top scorer.
However, for the fifth time in six La Liga fixtures the former Manchester United forward failed to get on the score sheet, with Rafa Benitez's men falling behind Villarreal and Barcelona in the league table as a result of the stalemate.