James Rodríguez wanted to become a vintage player, or so it seemed. He landed in the best place in the world to rewrite history: Real Madrid.

Zinedine Zidane is one of the long list of coaches who faced him. He was as talented on the field as he was difficult to manage in the locker room. Since he left Real Madrid, there is no way for James' football to flourish. And he will do it no less than against Spain.