sentences:  Because of his injury and the stellar performance of Croatian striker Mario Mandžukić at Euro 2012, the Croatian was signed from VfL Wolfsburg.The signing relegated Gómez to the bench and Mandžukić hit a run of form that made him the Bundesliga's top scorer.Gómez returned to action on 20 November 2012 in the club's 1–1 draw with Valencia in the group stage of the Champions League, coming on as a 79th minute sub for winger Franck Ribéry.