Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas sent off in 1-0 win at Espanyol . The Spanish club were leading 2-0 when the incident occurred but they went on to lose 3-0. Marcelo scores only goal of the match in 24th minute after pass from Cristiano Ronaldo . In other La Liga action Sunday , Villarreal slipped two points behind rivals Valencia in the battle for Champions League places with their second successive league defeat , beaten 1-0 at Deportivo La Coruna . Real cut Barcelona 's lead at the top to five points .
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas sent off in 1-0 win at Espanyol . The Spanish club were leading 2-0 when the incident occurred but they went on to lose 3-0. Marcelo scores only goal of the match in 24th minute after pass from Cristiano Ronaldo . Real cut Barcelona 's lead at the top to five points .