It is clear that there are many things to highlight after Guadalajara's victory against Puebla, since in addition to the team's great performance, the fans played a very important role from minute 1. However, today we will not focus on that, since it is time to talk about something that all of us who are part of the Chiva Nation were looking forward to.
It was in 2010 when Javier Hernandez left Guadalajara and flew to European soccer, where he managed to play in the best leagues in the world and conquer the hearts of several fans, thanks to his goals, his quality, and his distinctive smile.
For 14 years we waited for his return, we longed to see him again with the Rojiblanca shirt that saw his birth and formed him as a footballer. It was an immense dream to see him play again in the stadium that he inaugurated on July 30, 2010 with a great goal against Manchester United.
As if by fate after 14 years, Javier Hernández returned home. With a commitment at the height of his tremendous career, with hard work and maturity to face any scenario that presented itself. It was a reality, the man who inspired a nation was back.
4999 days after the inauguration of the Akron Stadium, Javier Hernández Balcázar scored again with the Guadalajara jersey and the Captain's badge on his arm. And there is no doubt that this goal was a blow to the heart of many because even though the years go by, there are things that will never change.
It was 34 minutes into the first half, when 'Chicharito' took a clearance into space received the ball with great technique, and then scored with his left foot in front of the Puebla goalkeeper. His quirky post-goal smile was still intact. He stretched out his arms, closed his eyes, and thanked. This was the celebration of the greatest active legend in Mexican soccer, who is more than ready and in shape for the closing of the Clausura 2024.
