Injured James Rodríguez to undergo surgery

Real Madrid's Colombian attacking midfielder James Rodríguez is set to undergo surgery on a fractured foot which could rule him out for two months, the Spanish league leaders said.

The club said scans have revealed a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in the right foot during a 2-1 league win over Sevilla on Wednesday.

The Colombian, who enjoyed the high of a f lying header to open the scoring against Sevilla, was forced off with less than half an hour played. "After the tests carried out on James Rodriguez, he has been diagnosed with a fracture. The player will undergo surgery in the coming hours," the Spanish giants said.

Madrid's iconic defender Sergio Ramos also picked up an injury in the game while the rated wing-back Marcelo picked up another yellow card and both will miss Saturday's derby against Atletico. Real coach Carlo Ancelotti believes both Ramos and Rodriquez will not be a part of the Madrid derby as they face Atletico Madrid on Saturday. "I don't think they will make it in time," Ancelotti told a news conference.

Marcelo will definitely miss the next game through suspension after picking up a yellow card but they will have Cristiano Ronaldo.