James Rodriguez, the Colombian World Cup star, has recovered from a calf injury and is back for Real Madrid ahead of Saturday's Club World Cup final.

Carlo Ancelotti, Real's Italian coach, said on Monday that he was counting on Rodriguez, would be ready for Saturday's final.

The 23-year-old Rodriguez recieved global fame during the 2014 World Cup, with 6 goals and 2 assists in 5 matches. After the World Cup, he joined Madrid for 80 million Euros (100 million dollars) from AS Monaco.

Madrid will take on either Auckland City of New Zealand or San Lorenzo of Argentina in the final.