Yahoo Sports Inter Milan & Argentina Megastar Is Back With Match-Winning Performance Vs Sparta Prague: “Goal Drought Is Over”
Lautaro Martinez showed up when Inter Milan needed him the most to seal a pivotal 1-0 win at Sparta Prague tonight.
In his post-game chat with Sky Sport via FCInterNews, El Toro couldn’t hide his enthusiasm after maintaining his form resurgence.
Alessandro Bastoni set up the 27-year-old for a match-winning goal in the 12th minute.
Little did anyone at the Epet Arena know it’d be the final score.
However, referee Alejandro Hernandez disallowed Denzel Dumfries’ second-half goal for offside in the build-up play.
Furthermore, Yann Sommer pulled off some exquisite saves to register his sixth clean sheet in seven European games this term.
As for Martinez, this was his third consecutive scoring appearance in all competitions.
By the looks of things, the Inter talisman is back.
Lautaro Martinez Couldn’t Hide Satisfaction After Securing Inter Milan Win vs Sparta Prague
“This was a very important match for our Champions League journey,” Lautaro said after the match.
“We’re just one small step away from the top eight, but we’ve made great progress. Now, we need to finish the job against Monaco.
“We had to play our game – during the first half, we allowed them a few chances but did well with ball circulation and pressing.
“In the second half, they put us under more pressure, but we managed to secure these three vital points.”
Meanwhile, he discussed Inter’s ups and downs during the game.
“I don’t know if I’d call it that,” he argued.
“There are matches where the results are more decisive, and it depends on how you approach the game and how it unfolds.
“It’s an area we need to improve—we’ve dropped points along the way by not finishing off matches.
“Tonight could’ve been one of those, but we controlled possession well and, in the end, got the three points.”
Lautaro For the History Books
Tonight’s goal saw Lautaro Martinez draw level with Inter legend Adriano as the club’s joint-record scorer in the Champions League.
Indeed, this was his 14th goal at Europe’s top table.
“The drought is over, but I always evaluate performances in a comprehensive way,” he confirmed.
“I work every day for the team and my teammates, and when the goals come, it completes the performance.
“I’m going home happy tonight because the goal earned us three crucial points.
“The record makes me proud, and I dedicate it to my family, who were all watching the match together.”
