LEVERKUSEN, Germany (Reuters) - In-form Bayer Leverkusen striker Javier Hernandez is the right man to break open a tight Atletico Madrid defence when the two sides meet in Tuesday's Champions League round of 16 first leg, coach Roger Schmidt said on Monday.
The Mexican forward has netted four times in their last two league matches, including twice in their 3-1 victory over Augsburg on Friday, with Leverkusen ready to protect their European 10-match unbeaten run at home.
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