Zidane announce his players to travel to Granada, He Drops James Rodriguez Again!!

Real Madrid travel to face Granada on Monday night away from home. The La Liga clash is expected to kick off at 9pm GMT.

Zinedine Zidane side have a chance of extending their lead on top of the league to four points ahead of second placed Barcelona who have 79 points.

Recall that Barcelona defeated Real Valladolid by 1-0 courtesy a first goal from Arturo Vidal.

Coach Real Madrid have named his 23 man squad, with Jake Rodríguez been snubbed by the French boss.

James Rodríguez has been unable to find his feet under coach Zinedine Zidane. 

The Colombia international turned 29 years old over the weekend, returned from his two years loan from Bayern Munich in 2019.

Meanwhile, Sergio Ramos and Dani Carvajal both returned after missing the 2-0 win against Alaves  through suspension.

Forward Mariano Diaz is ruled out of the selection due to injury.

Coach Zidane ahs called up Javi Hernandez and Miguel Gutierrez from the academy.

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Alphonse Areola, Diego Altube

Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane, Ferland Mendy, Javi Hernandez, Miguel Gutierrez

Midfielders: Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Casemiro, Fede Valverde and Isco

Forwards: Eden Hazard, Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, Lucas Vazquez, Marco Asensio, Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo