Craig Burley spars with Dan Thomas about the amount of criticism Gareth Bale faces at Real Madrid and whether any of it is justified. Santi Cazorla scored two goals in a league match for the first time since 2014 as Villarreal earned a deserved draw against Real Madrid. Real Madrid coach Santi Solari has defended out-of-form Marcelo and insisted he is a "fundamental player" for the club. Marcelo was again at fault for both opposition goals in Thursday's 2-2 La Liga draw at Villarreal, leading to further criticism from local pundits who claim the 30-year-old is being targeted as a weak link by opposition coaches. Editors' Picks Watch on ESPN networks in the U.S. ESPN+ is America's home for a host of professional soccer leagues from around the world, highlighted by Italy's Serie A, Major League Soccer, UEFA Nations League and English FA Cup.