One of this season's comebacks is that of Javier Hernández. After two seasons sitting on Manchester United's and Real Madrid's bench, the Mexican striker has found his goal scoring shoes again, and he is just one goal shy of reaching his best tally while performing in Europe. Today, "Chicharito" scored Bayer Leverkusen's only goal, leading Die Werkself to a narrow 1-0 win against Ingolstadt.
Curiously enough, this was Chicharito's only shot on goal today, as Ingolstadt's defenders left him no room to show his skills. After a fast break led by Karim Bellarabi, the German midfielder showed his precision by feeding an assist for Hernández, who sent the ball into the back of the net with a right-footed strike.
¡Y una vez más @CH14_! Con este gol, el delantero mexicano pone el 1-0 del @bayer04fussball ante el #Ingolstadt https://t.co/jf02k5jpHC
— Reacción Deportes (@reaccion_mx) December 19, 2015
This was Hernandez's fifth goal this week, following a hat-trick against Borussia Mönchengladbach and his mid-week strike against Unterhaching. Even the team's Twitter feed praised his goal scoring skills, which make him the Aspirins' leader in that department.
.@CH14_ is on ! #stärkebayer Wie oft wir wohl #CHICHARITOOOR in der Rückrunde rufen? #FCIB04 #Bayer04 pic.twitter.com/kO4F7zuGsq
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) December 19, 2015
Fans had more to say about his performance this semester. Scroll down to read some of their comments below.
"Chicharito" Skywalker?
Javier Hernández's run continues! 'Chicharito' has now scored 17 goals in his last 14 games! #UEL pic.twitter.com/CP6v65FnW6
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) December 19, 2015
Angel Di Maria scored for PSG. Javier Hernandez is banging in goals, yet Manchester United are looking for goals..
— Arsenal News (@__arsenalnews_) December 19, 2015
Javier Hernandez has just scored his 17th goal in 14 games. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/fOcp8Mj7nj
— Busby Bulletin (@BusbyBulletin) December 19, 2015
Goals in all competitions since the start of October: Man United (13) Javier Hernandez (17) pic.twitter.com/VUez4go6lK
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 19, 2015