El Toro, after his brace against Pisa, is increasingly making his mark in the history of the Nerazzurri club: with 163 goals scored, he has overtaken a legend like the former number 10 and is now aiming for the podium of the most prolific scorers ever. “As soon as there’s time, I’ll treat everyone to a barbecue. Those on the outside can talk, we have to stay as high as possible.“

There is only one imperative: a rare asado. Captain Lautaro promised it to the team after his brace against Pisa: ”We’re playing every three days, so it’s a bit difficult right now, but as soon as there’s time, I’ll treat everyone to a barbecue.” Especially to Esposito, who did well to provide him with the decisive assist on his second touch. With his first, he annoyed Aebischer during the throw-in. With the most important one, however, he allowed the captain to run quickly towards the Nerazzurri fans to receive a well-deserved, heartfelt hug, chasing away the old ghosts of the last week.

If Inter returned to winning ways after two consecutive defeats, it is thanks to their captain, who pulled a brace out of the hat after seventy difficult minutes. First, a left-footed shot into the top corner, then a tap-in into an empty net. There are two “thank yous”: the first to Esposito, the second to Barella. Diouf could have been added to the list, coming on strong as a winger, but Lauti’s right-footed shot hit the post. At the end of the match, he was asked if his story with the Nerazzurri would continue: “I really hope so,” he replied, “people love me. I still have many years left on my contract. Inter must always win, we have been fighting for everything for a long time. Those on the outside can talk, but we have to stay as high up as possible.”

MAZZOLA OVERTAKEN—  Lautaro has been in the spotlight for a lifetime. When he wins, when he loses, when he comes off shaking his head after being substituted in the 70th minute. When he throws the bottle because his Latin temperament gets the better of him. But he cares about Inter as much as he cares about his family. “I’m used to criticism,” he said after the game, having overtaken Mazzola as one of Inter’s top scorers. “I work for myself, for the team, and for my family. I let others talk.” What matters to him are goals: ten this season, six in the league, 163 with Inter. He needs eight more to overtake Boninsegna, now in third place. Perhaps in ten years’ time, they will make a modern remake of Radiofreccia. Ivan Benassi – alias Stefano Accorsi – in his famous radio monologue said he believed “in Bonimba’s overhead kicks,” that is, Boninsegna. And then in Keith Richards’ riffs or in Corso, Mazzola, and Suarez’s Inter. Maybe in the remake, a few words will be said about Lautaro.