Passion, sacrifice and a goal from Lautaro: "Sometimes I forget just how far I've come"
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— just nowThe words of the Nerazzurri captain, goalscorer and MVP against Como, who has now reached 164 goals for Inter
The emotion in his eyes, the same one we've come to recognise over the last seven years; a hand resting on his beating heart, right over where the Inter crest shines: Lautaro Martinez's celebration is more than just a photograph, it's a defining statement. A statement that sums up El Toro's grit and energy, the Nerazzurri fans' love for him, and his endless desire to give back, working and striving to win every ball. Just like he did against Como, on a special evening for him which began with the company of Roberto Boninsegna: the legendary Nerazzurri striker of the 1970/71 Scudetto, who sits just ahead of him in Inter's all-time scoring chart with 171 goals, as marked on the jersey presented to him before kick-off. The difference between the two icons was from 171 goals to 163, but that quickly changed after the captain sent in a right-footed shot past Butez to make it 164. It was a goal that began with his own assist to Luis Henrique and ended with his iconic finish, a run towards the near post, a first-time strike that was impossible for the goalkeeper to stop. It was a goal that encapsulated Lautaro Martinez and his personality, the kind of captain who can inspire his teammates through leading by example.
Como is now the 30th team Lautaro has scored against in Serie A: 30 out of 31 opponents faced (the only one he hasn't beaten is Chievo, who he faced for just 26 minutes in 2018/19) and seven goals in the 2025/26 season. El Toro currently sits in the number one top scorer spot in Serie A.
There are still Milestones, records, and chapters of history to be written by the Bahia Blanca striker, who shared his feelings in the post-match interviews:
“Today we played at our best, facing a very strong team with young, talented players and a coach with a strong playing style. We demonstrated our quality and determination to take these three points – this is a very important victory. As for personal milestones, the truth is that sometimes I don’t even realise what I’ve achieved, but it's all through hard work and sacrifice. As a child, I went through difficult times, and without my family I wouldn’t be here today. I want to thank my family, my wife, and all the people who have shown me their support from day one. I always try to repay it by giving everything on the pitch. I’ve learned to handle criticism: when you’re young it can hurt, but I’ve spoken with professionals and a psychologist, and now I know how to move forward. I’m happy with what I give to this group – that’s what matters most.”