Robinho and Woodgate in Real squad for opener at Cadiz

New signing Robinho and centre-back Jonathan Woodgate have been included in Real Madrid's 20-strong squad to face promoted Cadiz in their opening league match of the season today.

Robinho, who completed his $30-million move to Real from Santos on Friday, trained with his new team-mates including fellow Brazil internationals Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Julio Baptista for the first time yesterday.

Real boss Vanderlei Luxemburgo, who also coached Robinho at Santos, said the 21-year-old would not start the game against Cadiz but could make an appearance.

Woodgate, who was sidelined for his first season at Real because of a thigh injury, made his debut for Real when he was given a brief four-minute run-out at the end of the pre-season friendly against the MLS All-Stars on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old will not play against Cadiz but will travel with his team-mates as part of Luxemburgo's plans for his gradual introduction after his 16-month injury lay-off.

Michael Owen, whose future at the Bernabeu is still in the balance after an offer from Newcastle United and possible interest from Liverpool, was also included in the squad.

Meanwhile, Robinho could face disciplinary action in his native Brazil after television footage showed him slapping an opponent during his last game for Santos.

"I'm going to ask for the video to decide on a possible punishment," Luiz Zveiter, president of Brazilian soccer's disciplinary commission, told reporters.

Pictures showed Robinho slapping Paysandu midfielder Maraba in the face on Wednesday. Santos rallied from 2-0 down to win the match 3-2.

Zveiter said any possible punishment would only take effect if Robinho returned to play in Brazilian club football.

"The tribunal has to enforce the rules, independently of the player's situation," he said. "The punishment will not apply abroad."