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Thierry Henry Out At Javier Hernandez After Goal Celebration

Thierry Henry Out At Javier Hernandez After Goal Celebration

Former FC Barcelona and Arsenal forward Thierry Henry has criticised Javier Hernandez for not celebrating his crucial goal against Atletico Madrid with Ronaldo, as he is the one who set it up.

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After missing several chances throughout the match, Hernandez struck home an 88th-minute winner as Real beat their Madrid rivals 1-0 to secure their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Henry, who is now a pundit for Sky Sports, says he was disappointed that the Mexican forward did not thank Ronaldo for the assist, as he ran off to celebrate by himself.

"That's Ronaldo's goal," Henry told Sky Sports.

"At that particular moment he couldn't shoot, so he didn't take the risk of doing something stupid and silly with it.

"He saw a guy in a better position, which Chicharito was, and he gave him the ball.

"What I don't like is Chicharito seems like he's won the World Cup with that."

Henry understands that Hernandez was under a lot of pressure, but believes it's no excuse not to thank Ronaldo, who he believes showed a bit of unselfishness.

"It's a tap-in," he added.

"Turn around and celebrate with Ronaldo. Even the camera knew – the camera is on Ronaldo for a reason.

"I think the pressure went through him. He knew he had to perform today and he had a couple of chances to do it.

"If Ronaldo had done that I would have said the same thing. You have to pass the ball, but it's still a tap-in and you have to turn around and say thank you."

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Real Madrid are now on track to win their 11th Champions League title, but will find out who their semi-final opponents are on Friday.

Do you think Henry is being a bit harsh on Javier Hernandez? Have your say in the comments section below. 

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