Lautaro's Legendary Night: heart, goals, and leadership at San Siro

Despite injury, Lautaro Martinez led Inter Milan with passion and precision, scoring and inspiring in a historic Champions League night

He would have played on crutches, on one leg, just to be there—just to lead his teammates on the legendary night at San Siro. 

And not only was he there, but Lautaro Martinez decided the match in the way only the best nights of his career have seen: a goal, a penalty won, and the mindset of a true leader.

Italian newspaper Tuttosport via Fcinter1908.it dedicated an article to him:
“He was always involved in Inter Milan’s attacking plays, and if the Nerazzurri were flying until the 54th minute—when Eric Garcia scored to make it 2-1—it was thanks to the ‘garra’ of their captain. 

He wanted to be there and would have played even while limping. Lautaro Martinez may not be to every football purist's taste, but no one can deny he's a born leader. And now, a true European goal scorer too.”

Because if Lautaro the striker had a flaw, it was his low scoring contribution in the Champions League. 

A new European Bomber: Lautaro equals Crespo's goal Record

In this edition, however, the Nerazzurri No. 10 has found the net like never before, scoring 9 goals—matching Hernan Crespo’s record from the 2002–03 season and becoming Inter Milan’s top scorer in a single Champions League campaign.