James scores for Real Madrid 882 days later

The Colombian footballer celebrated like never before after scoring Real Madrid's last goal against Granada after a summer of uncertainty surrounding his future.

James was one of the players discarded by Zinedine Zidane for this year's squad, but the situation has clearly changed. Real Madrid's failure to sign Frenchman Paul Pogba has meant that the midfield still needs strengthening, but also that players such as James have become and important part of the squad once again. 

The Colombian only had 21 minutes against Osasuna and Atlético de Madrid and was left out of the call against Brugge for a nuisance, as Zidane said in the press room in the run-up to the match.

Against Granada he returned as a substitute, taking the place of Gareth Bale on the 83rd minute and silenced all those who thought he does not have what it takes to be a part of Real Madrid. His celebration was also significant as he embraced a fan's Colombia flag. 

James returned to the goalscoring ways 882 days later and will keep a good memory of the Nasrid team, as it was the last club he scored in his previous stage with his double on May 6, 2017 in the 0-4 victory.

Even more time has passed since he did scored in the Santiago Bernabéu. It was the 23 of April of that same year in the Clasico against Barcelona (2-3) after also going out from the bench; 895 days ago.

Now the Colombian will be joining his national team for the international break full of confidence after his goal and with the ambition to return to become a part of the starting line-up.