Football - Real Madrid v Barcelona - Liga BBVA - Santiago Bernabeu - 21/11/15 Real Madrid's James Rodriguez reacts Reuters / Sergio Perez Livepic
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez has dismissed reports he has a poor relationship with James Rodriguez and said all he wants is for the Colombia playmaker to play well and score goals.
Rodriguez, one of Real's standout performers in midfield in his debut season in 2014-15, returned to action recently after nearly two months out with a thigh injury but Benitez has used him sparingly, prompting speculation the pair do not get on.
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