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Francis Coquelin was once embarrassed by Eden Hazard's genius on a dismal day for Arsenal at Chelsea... now, as the Valencia midfielder lines up against the Real Madrid ace again, can he finally banish the demons of THAT goal at Stamford Bridge?

There were very few things Premier League midfielders hated more than Eden Hazard running towards them at full flight.

His low centre of gravity, explosive pace and immaculate dribbling technique meant the Belgian was one of the most feared attackers in the English top flight during his seven years at Chelsea.

Former Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin was one of those to witness first hand the damage Hazard can do with the ball at his feet and a retreating defence in front of him.

Francis Coquelin tries to tackle Eden Hazard before he scored a wonder goal against Arsenal
Coquelin was left on the floor as the Belgian skipped past him and scored a classic solo strike
Hazard celebrates with his team-mates after scoring a crucial goal in the 2016-17 title race

When the Valencia midfielder lines up against the Belgian, now also in LaLiga at Real Madrid, tonight his mind will inevitably flicker back to a miserable afternoon at Stamford Bridge in 2017.