Real Madrid Second day Colombian hasn't taken part

A muscle strain has kept James Rodriguez away from training with Real Madrid for two days but it will not prevent his playing in the Champions League final, if Zinedine Zidane gives the go-ahead.

The Colombian is working to an exercise programme which Los Blancos doctors have designed to quickly overcome the injury.

The coaching staff are optimistic and do not doubt that they can rely on him for the final against Atletico Madrid in Milan on Saturday May 28.

However, they cannot be so sure about Alvaro Arbeloa, who may not make the final after spraining his knee.

On Friday he received treatment at the Ciudad del Real Madrid training complex in Valdebebas.

The rest of the squad had an intense training section on a hot morning.

This included Lucas Vazquez who has totally recovered from a sprained knee which stopped him playing in the last La Liga game, as well as other players who had picked up knocks but are now back in training.

After warming up, the players worked on exercises including crosses from the wings and shots on goal.

They also worked on their combinations and pressurising opponents before finishing with a highly-intense and competitive game on a reduced-sized pitch.