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Real Madrid Score Late to Beat Valencia 2-1 and Regain La Liga Lead

Marcelo scored a late goal for Real Madrid to guide the team to a 2-1 win over Valencia during Saturday's La Liga action, putting them back in charge of the title race.

Cristiano Ronaldo guided home a header midway through the first half to give his side the lead. He missed a penalty after the break, and Dani Parejo, who gave the spot-kick away, equalised inside the final 10 minutes.

Marcelo found the net late, however, leaving Los Blancos with a three-point lead over Barcelona. The Blaugrana will face Espanyol in the local derby later on Saturday.