James Rodriguez encounters European headache...

After scoring against Espanyol in his first start of the campaign, James Rodriguez will have a similar outcome in mind if given the nod against Borussia Dortmund.

Despite sitting out the weekend draw at Las Palmas, the attacking midfielder could be ripe for a starting berth in the Champions League fixture, giving him an opportunity to end a barren spell in the competition.

Just two goals have come Rodriguez's way in his 15 European outing for Los Merengues, against Ludogorets and Roma, with both arriving at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Therefore, a first away goal must be a priority for the Colombian who has started five of his seven appearances outside the Spanish capital, knowing that it would also provide a timely boost to his reputation with coach Zinedine Zidane.