Just when we thought Mexican forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez had reached the peak of his powers with an incredible run on form, he went and topped himself by scoring a hat trick in Bayer Leverkusen's 5-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach.
On the first goal, Hernandez got to show off his dribbling skills.
One of the best assists and goals you'll see this weekend courtesy of Kiessling & Chicharito. https://t.co/gajd7Po7JO
— Cristian Nyari (@Cnyari) December 12, 2015On the second goal, he took a shot from outside the box.
GOAL, Leverkusen! Chicharito nets his second for with a wonderful strike! Leverkusen lead Gladbach, 4-0. https://t.co/PAw0FDNBmn
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 12, 2015The third goal was a classic poacher's finish.
GOAL, Leverkusen! Guess who? It's Chicharito again, who seals his hat trick and nets the hosts' fifth vs Gladbach. https://t.co/8FRYES5ka5
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 12, 2015The Internet, predictably, went off.
When someone tells me Chicharito's goals are all luck: https://t.co/bGe9oIOzl8
— The Colorful Kit (@TheColorfulKit) December 13, 2015And what better target to make fun of than Manchester United?
Chicharito has scored 15 goals in his last 12 games. https://t.co/nNQbEVpCV6 (Vine via @btsportfootball)
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 12, 2015Hernandez has more goals in his last 12 games (15) than the club that let him go this summer, Manchester United (10)
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