James Colombian star certainly not one to cry off

James Rodríguez had quite an eventful night at the Stadio Olimpico. For starters he was on the receiving end of an almighty bosh on the head from Roma's William Vainqueur, but the Colombian star soldiered on regardless, after the blow to his left ear saw him need three stitches.

Next up, his shoulder popped out after an awkward fall, causing him to gesture over to the visitors' bench to be replaced. MARCA was privy to the subsequent scenes of anxiety on the touchline.

James: "Doc, Doc, my shoulder has popped out! I felt it come out. It hurts!"

Doctor (Ximo Mas): (Whilst offering words of comfort he checks on the player) "Stay still, stay still... Yes, your shoulder has come out. Don't worry about it, we'll sort you out".

James: "Do something! We can't afford to be a man down"

Doctor: "Hold on, hold on, calm down!" (before performing a few movements to reset James's shoulder).

The Real number 10 returned to the field of play as if absolutely nothing had happened. The 'Los Blancos' attacking midfielder played on through the pain barrier with a cut ear and a dodgy shoulder until ten minutes from time when Zinedine Zidane called him off. During their flight home to Madrid, James made a point of thanking the doctor for his assistance.