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The Colombian striker has been ruled out for up to three months after having surgery on a broken bone.

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James Rodriguez's surgery on a broken bone in his right foot was a success, his Real Madrid club said on Thursday. The operation was on the fifth metatarsal in the right foot, Madrid added on their website. The European champions did not say how long they expected him to be sidelined. James Rodriguez was pictured on crutches at the hospital in Murcia as he underwent foot surgery . Rodriguez hobbled off during Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Sevilla and will have a spell on the sidelines . Rodriguez was hurt after scoring the opening goal in the 2-1 La Liga win over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu. He was substituted in the first half after doctors examined his foot on the sideline. The 23-year-old Rodriguez quickly became a first-choice selection for coach Carlo Ancelotti after his arrival following his outstanding World Cup with Colombia, when he was the top scorer with six goals and helped the team reach the quarterfinals. He has played in 33 of Madrid's 36 games this season, scoring 12 goals and assisting on 10 more. Real opened up a four-point lead at the top of La Liga ahead of their visit to Atletico on Saturday. The Colombian opened the scoring in Real's 2-1 win over Sevilla at the Bernabeu on Wednesday . Rodriguez has scored 12 goals and provided 10 assists so far this season since his move from Monaco .