Madrid, October 10: Real Madrid on Thursday held a training session with Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez exercising behind closed doors and Ferland Mendy doing ball work alone on the grass. Marcelo, Karim Benzema and Isco were among those who took part in the practice led by coach Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid's training complex in Valdebebas, reported Efe news.

Additionally, Castilla's Fran Garcia, Javi Hernandez and Victor Chust, and Juvenil A's Luis Federico, Toni Fuidias and Pablo Rodriguez participated in the third training session of the week. Real Madrid Transfer News: From Eden Hazard to Takefusa Kubo, Take a Look at Some of the Signings by Los Blancos for 2019–20 Football Season.

Injured Nacho, Toni Kroos and Asensio missed the session to continue their recovery therapy. Real Madrid will hold a closed training session on Friday in Valdebebas. Madrid is taking on Mallorca in a La Liga clash on October 19 and will play against Galatasaray as part of the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League group stage three days later.

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