Javier Hernandez just needed more time on the pitch to show his true skills. Today, "El Chicharito" scored the first hat trick for a Mexican player in Bundesliga history, snapping Borussia Mönchengladbach's ten game unbeaten streak.
Coach Roger Schmidt decided to start the game with both "Chicharito" and Stefan Kiessling up front, and this move proved to be crucial for Die Werkself, as the German striker scored with a couple of headers and handed out two more assists for the former Manchester United striker.
But this was Chicharito's night to shine. With the game 1-0, Kiessling & Hernández teamed up to score the second goal for the hosts. Kiessling's back heel flick was crucial for the Mexican's first goal.
Chicharito's second goal came after Kiessling tried to dribble on the left flank, sending the ball to the middle. Hernández controlled the ball and unleashed a rather strange shot, scoring from outside the box.
Finally, and after having an argument on the pitch during their game against Barcelona, Karim Bellarabi dished out the final assist for Chicharito to score his hat trick.
Considering that his former team lost to a recently promoted side today, fans hailed Chicharito while they trolled Louis Van Gaal and the Red Devils. Here are some of their best comments.
Chicharito has scored 15 goals in his last 12 games in all competitions. pic.twitter.com/qGTbR1RvJJ
— GeniusFootball (@GeniusFootball) December 12, 2015
Hat trick in less than 15 minutes for Chicharito. He's in an unreal form right now. pic.twitter.com/6HwF1Z4vom
— = (@Total_Futbol_) December 12, 2015
Javier Hernandez has scored a hat-trick mean while United have Nick Powell up front. https://t.co/DCSHwuOtua
— Football News (@TransferBibIe) December 12, 2015
When Chicharito scores a hattrick for Leverkusen. pic.twitter.com/JxV55DA3lX
— Jurgen Klopp (@ItsJurgenKlopp) December 12, 2015
Almost like Chicharito is picking his moments to score to really highlight how much Man Utd could do with having him.
— Tom Marshall (@mexicoworldcup) December 12, 2015
Chicharito, the first Mexican with a hat trick in a Bundesliga match. pic.twitter.com/zYmd32lNjt
— She Wants Da Chorizo (@ShiWantsTheC) December 12, 2015
Just to rub it in the pub I'm in is showing the Leverkusen game and Chicharito has just got another goal.
— Busby MUFC (@BusbyMUFC) December 12, 2015
"@Katlego_Mack: "@TheRealestRoger : Chicharito has just scored a hatrick..how do you feel United fans?" pic.twitter.com/Pl8DsGUFJk"
— That Blue Ticked Guy (@TheRealestRoger) December 12, 2015
GOALS SCORED SINCE OCTOBER 2015: Chicharito Hernandez: 15 goals Manchester United: 13 goals Very Shameful...
— Leslie Baines™ (@_Lerod) December 12, 2015
Sad because i have come to the conclusion that Chicharito cannot be Mexican, because he is from another planet!!! #Chichadios
— Sir Jaime (@jnenclares17) December 12, 2015
No, it's not a dream...Chicharito has really scored a hat trick today...15 goals in all competitions this season pic.twitter.com/U0MBlvT0vD
— Veronica Commey (@VeronicaCommey) December 12, 2015