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Thierry Henry slams Javier Hernandez for ignoring Ronaldo and celebrating winner 'like he had won the World Cup'

Real Madrid Star Javier Hernandez Chicharito celebrating after scoring the winner against arch rivals Athletico Madrid

Javier Hernandez has been criticised by Thierry Henry for celebrating his last-gasp winner in Real Madrid's 1-0 aggregate win over cross-town rivals Atletico last night.

An edgy tie was settled by the on-loan Manchester United striker's 88th-minute winner when he stabbed home a Cristiano Ronaldo pass after the two sides had played out 178 minutes without a goal.

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