Top 7 Goals by Mexican Players in Champions League History

Throughout history, 25 Mexican players have officially participated in the most prestigious club tournament in the world, the UEFA Champions League. From that list, only two players have won the tournament (Rafael Márquez and Jonathan Dos Santos, both with Barcelona), and one more has reached the final (Javier Hernandez with Manchester United). Surprisingly, Hugo Sanchez never reached a final. In all, a total of 73 goals have been  scored by Mexicans in the Champions League.

All those goals got us thinking, which have been the best ones? So without further ado, here is our ranking for the 7 Best Goals by Mexicans in the Champions League:

• 7. Javier Hernandez vs Atlético de Madrid – A decisive goal for Real Madrid to reach the semi-finals of the 2014/15 season.

• 6. Hirving Lozano vs Salzburg – Hirving´s first goal for Napoli in Champions League was a great shot from outside the area to beat goalkeeper Stankovic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpUOUzusYMk

• 5. Rafael Marquez vs Sporting de Lisboa – His first and only goal in Champions League, the Mexican legend would eventually win it with Barcelona in 2006, club where he consolidated his career.

• 4. Hector Herrera vs Basel – Captain of Porto´s team, Herrera scored 7 goals in the Champions League with the Porto shirt. This shot from outside the area was the best of them.

• 3. Miguel Layun vs Brujas – Layun made this great goal to tie the game against the Belgian team. The shot had overpowering strength and accuracy making it difficult for the goalkeeper to stop it.

• 2. Jesus Manuel Corona vs Roma – Tecatito made this brilliant goal by shaking off a defender and then beating the goalkeeper with a high shot.

1. Carlos Vela vs Olympique Lyon– In the qualifying stages of the Champions League, Vela scored this amazing goal for Real Sociedad. In classic Vela style, he dribbles past several rivals before calmly finishing with a goal.

So, what do you think? Do you agree with our ranking? Let us know your thoughts or if we’re missing any!