Lautaro Martínez, chosen MVP for his goal that decided Inter-Milan (1-0) and sealed the semi-final tie of the Champions League, celebrated qualifying for the final on June 10 in Istanbul in style.
“We have done a great job in both games. The key has been the group,” assured Lautaro, speaking to Sky Italia, avoiding any leading role. “I had a similar experience at the World Cup: if you are united, you can play these important matches in the best possible way.” featured in the Argentine commemorating the title won with the albiceleste team at Qatar 2022.
Lautaro He is the second Argentine Inter player to score in a Champions League semifinal since his compatriot Diego Milito achieved it in 2010. The ‘Prince’ then scored against Barça in a 3-1 first leg at the San Siro and the ‘Nerazzurri’, led by José Mourinho, went on to the final in despite losing at Camp Nou (1-0). At the Bernabéu they beat Bayern Munich and took the title (2-0).
“Every time I go out on the field, I try to do everything to help my teammates. We know we have this chance to reach the finals of the Champions League and today we did our job”, Lautaro appreciated above all.
“We will give our best in the final”
Finally, el Toro emphasized that “we showed that Inter deserves to experience these types of nights and reach these moments that are very important for a player. After winning the World Cup and experiencing the maximum for one player, I know we can reach this final; we are done! Whoever the opponent is, the finals must be played like the last games, where they are. We have to give our best”.
Source: La Verdad
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