Rodriguez fot for PSG clash

The Colombian has not played since August, but he
could be fit for the crucial Champions League

match, while Karim Benzema misses out once again
Real Madrid star James Rodriguez could be fit to face Paris
Saint-Germain in Tuesday's Champions League tie, Rafael
Benitez has said.

Madrid and PSG are joint top with seven points heading into
the match at the Santiago Bernabeu, and Benitez welcomes
the return of the Colombian, who has not featured for the
club since August, as they fight for first place in Group A.

"James is on the list, he’s better," Benitez told reporters.

"That does not mean he will start, though, because he lacks
match fitness.

"Also, Mateo Kovacic is well. He is available, he is training
normally.

"When they are all available, I will have to say who plays and
who doesn’t. But football goes from day to day."

Karim Benzema is also nearing his return to the team, but,
having been left out of the list for the midweek clash, is not
quite ready for such a high profile game.

"Benzema is on schedule for his return against PSG," the
coach said. "He still needs confidence to play.

While the ex-Liverpool boss feels the quality of PSG cannot
be understated, he is happy with the way his side are
improving and hopes Cristiano Ronaldo can be relied upon
to make the difference.

"This PSG is among the best teams in Europe, without
doubt. We are doing well but I am convinced that it will
improve. I want to see the best team when we are
competing for titles.

"Ronaldo is a fundamental player for us. I hope that he is
tomorrow and for many years to come."