![(FILES) This file photo taken on April 21, 2018 shows Bayern Munich's Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Hannover 96 vs Bayern Munich in Hanover, central Germany.
Having rebooted his stuttering career at Bayern Munich, James Rodriguez can show Real Madrid what they are missing in April 25's crunch Champions League semi-final, first-leg. / AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JLN4UD2DH5ABJBF4IPICQDICQA.jpg?smart=true&auth=017fe77f311e4dc7720d85ad015552940846d6bcfcc06813bd82bf2a3837c3fc&width=400&height=225)
James Rodriguez is eligible to face his parent club Real Madrid when they meet in the semi-finals of the Uefa Champions League. Odd Andersen / AFP
James Rodriguez is eligible to face his parent club Real Madrid when they meet in the semi-finals of the Uefa Champions League. Odd Andersen / AFP
Uefa Champions League semi-finals: Is James Rodriguez eligible to play for Bayern Munch against Real Madrid?
The Colombian joined Bayern Munich on a two-year loan deal at the start of the 2017/18 season