Eden Hazard reflected on a 'special' goal as the Chelsea star scored a superb brace to beat West Ham 2-0 and send the Blues third in the Premier League table.
Hazard showed the Chelsea fans what they might be missing next year with a virtuoso opener and late second in the sort of display that could convince Real Madrid to meet Chelsea's reported £100million asking price.
The 28-year-old's current Chelsea deal expires next summer and Madrid are reported to be closing in on his signature, although not without matching the Stamford Bridge hierarchy's valuation.
Hazard moved to 19 goals in all competitions as he eyes the 20 mark for the first time at Chelsea. His 16 league goals leave him top of the pile for combined finishes and assists, with 28.
By the time Hazard applied the finish to his stunning opener, he had ghosted past Declan Rice and Mark Noble, and flummoxed Fabian Balbuena, Angelo Ogbonna and Ryan Fredericks.
At the death, after Chelsea had wasted a succession of chances, up popped Hazard again, drilling home to seal the win.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Hazard said of his first goal: "It was something special!
"I took the ball and then I tried to move forward. In the box it was hard for the defender to challenge me because if he touches me it could be a penalty.
"I was maybe a little lucky with the shot. I wanted to shoot quickly.
"When I saw the ball in the net I was just so happy."
Hazard also discussed how his low centre of gravity gives him an advantage against bigger opponents, adding: "I am small so it is good when I play against tall players as it's very hard for them to change direction."
