Lautaro Martinez Breaks Scoring Slump in Inter Milan’s Victory
Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez finally found the back of the net in Serie A after a nearly two-month drought. The Argentine striker scored the second goal in Inter’s 3-0 triumph over Cagliari on Saturday evening, marking his first league goal since November 3.
Martinez capitalized on a precise cross from Nicolo Barella, slotting the ball home from close range. This goal came after Alessandro Bastoni’s opener and was followed by Hakan Calhanoglu’s second-half penalty, sealing a comprehensive win for Inter at the Unipol Domus stadium.
The Inter skipper could have potentially scored twice, had he not missed a clear opportunity in the first half. This goal brings Martinez’s tally to six goals and three assists in 15 Serie A appearances this season, though it falls short of his impressive record of 15 goals and four assists at the same stage last season.
Martinez’s return to scoring form is a welcome boost for Inter Milan as they continue their campaign in Serie A and other competitions. The striker’s ability to find the net consistently will be crucial for the team’s aspirations in the remainder of the season.