TV cameras have caught Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez blasting coach Zinedine Zidane during victory over Leganes.

James hasn't played a full game for Real Madrid since December and his frustrations showed when taken off after 70 minutes of Wednesday's 4-2 win over Leganes.

Cameras caught the Colombian punching the Blancos bench at Estadio Butarque after trudging off, with his words as he exited the pitch also picked up.

"Motherf*****r doesn't even play me the whole match," Rodriguez muttered while walking to the bench, according to Deportes Cuatro.

After the victory, Zidane was asked about James.

He replied, "These are things that happen and that's it. He played well and I am pleased with that. I don't have anything against James, quite the opposite.

"It is true that he isn't on the pitch as much, but he is offensive and works hard."