For the first time in a long time, Real Madrid can declare themselves to be 100% match-fit.

Ever since Jesé's knee injury on 17th March 2014, 'Los Blancos' have always had someone or other sidelined with an injury. Over a year later, providing James gets the green light to play against Granada this weekend, they will not have a single player in the treatment room.

After taking just under two months to recover from a broken bone in his right foot, the Colombian is the last of Real's wounded to be declared fully recovered.

At long last, Ancelotti has all 23 players at his disposal - the first time he has had this luxury all season. The Italian couldn't even count on all his men in July, as Jesé's serious condition meant that he had to start the pre-season with people injured.

There is of course the possibility that one of his internationals catches the FIFA virus. Ancelotti has his fingers and toes crossed that they all return home safely next week. Each of the 18 players that left to play for their countries, including Ødegaard, has to play two matches. The Real Madrid manager is following all these games, wishing them well, but above all wishing for their safe return.

Ancelotti knows that it is vital to face Granada firing on all cylinders and even more so for the Champions League game against Atlético de Madrid.