James: I don't want revenge but I do want to help Bayern to the final Champions League - Real Madrid vs Bayern Colombian returns to the Bernabeu

A year after stepping onto the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu pitch for the last time, James Rodriguez returns to Real Madrid on Tuesday night, and whilst thoughts of revenge aren't foremost in his mind, he does want to help Bayern Munich to reach the final in Kiev.

The Germans trail 2-1 from the first leg but will be boosted by the absences of Dani Carvajal and Isco from the Real XI.

"It's a nice thing to return to the Bernabeu after just one year," he said in his pre-match press conference.

"It was my home and I have a mix of beautiful feelings.

"I don't have to prove anything to anyone, and I don't want revenge, I just want to move on to a new Champions League final."

Should he score, James won't celebrate out of respect.

"I will not celebrate for the simple fact that Real treated me very well," he continued.

"I had three unique years, where I won many titles and practically won everything.

"It's a matter of respect, I was happy there."

Whilst at Los Blancos, rumours were rife that James and Zinedine Zidane didn't get on, something the player denied.

"I've absolutely nothing against Zidane," he added.

"I don't feel angry or want to win against him, my feeling is one of gratitude and I just want to play a great game."