EDEN HAZARD scored a stunning goal on his return from injury in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win against Huesca, ending 392 day goal drought.
The former Chelsea superstar has struggled to stay fit since making the switch to Madrid in the summer of 2019, missing a grand total of 35 games.
Eden Hazard scored a screamer on his return from injury Credit: Getty Images
Returning after his recent muscle injury which saw him miss six games, he opened up the scoring against Huesca with an absolute beauty.
The ball was played into Hazard 25 yards from goal, he took one touch on the turn, one touch to take the ball out of his feet and then blasted the ball past Andreas Fernandez with his left peg.
It was a huge sigh of relief for Hazard, as he brought an end to a streak of 392 days without scoring a goal for Madrid.
His previous, and only goal, for Madrid came on October 5, 2019 against Granada – a year and 26 days ago.
Hazard’s opener set the tone and Madrid got a second five minutes later when Karim Benzema chested down Lucas Vazquez’s cross before firing into the net from close range.
The hosts were under no pressure and Federico Valverde added a third early on in the second half. The 22-year-old rifled a shot into the bottom corner.
Huesca pulled a consolation goal back in the 74th minute through David Ferreiro, but Benzema would strike just before the full-time whistle restoring Madrid’s three goal advantage.
Madrid posted a video of Hazard addressing the fans after the game, he said: “Hi, guys! I’m just happy to be back on a pitch, [and] score a beautiful goal, that’s for you. I hope to see you soon.”
Zinedine Zidane will be pleased with his sides result, they needed to bounce back after being on the end of two disappointing results in the Champions League.
Madrid lost their Champions League opener to Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2, and drew their second group game 2-2 against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Speaking after the game, Zidane was full of praise for Hazard and his team: “We are happy with Hazard’s game and happy with what we did today. He has no discomfort, he is happy with his goal, his teammates are happy with him.
“It’s a victory, it’s four goals, three points and you have to be happy, what Hazard did was magnificent. We saw that in the first goal, It gives you an idea of the category of player we’re talking about.
“From then on, the team felt more comfortable. Being effective up top helps the game to go how you want it to.
Zinedine Zidane has been under pressure recently after a string of poor results in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty Images
Karim Benzema scored a brace to sink Huesca Credit: Getty Images
“He has had back luck since he came due to injuries. He’s a winner and what he wants is to be out on the pitch and helping the team.
“Hopefully, we can have him like this because he makes the difference.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
