James Rodriguez returns from injury for Final, confirms Ancelotti

Thegoalmac has learned that Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has given his other injury concern James Rodriguez a clean bill of health ahead of the final at the Stade de Marrakech, but was cautious over the selection of Ramos.

"James has no risk," he said. "He's been training since Wednesday, he feels well. He has no major injury. He's fully recovered.

"Sergio had a problem but this muscle injury is not that severe. We have to assess his training, we have to talk to him and see how he is feeling. The decisions of the medical staff are important."

Neither Ancelotti nor Ramos would be drawn on the current controversy over the appointment of the officials for the final.

The San Lorenzo president, Matias Lammens, suggested on Wednesday that Madrid would favour Portuguese official Pedro Proenca and the Argentine camp also described Pepe as a "violent" player. The Guatemalan Walter Lopez will take charge of the fixture.

"We don't mind who the referee is," the centre-back added. "We hope that the referee officiates properly. I don't want to create any conflict or discussion. Any team would want Pepe, he's one of the best defenders in the world."

Ancelotti added:"We are focusing on playing well. Everything else around the game doesn't interest us. I don't even know the name of the referee."