El Toro, after scoring a brace against Pisa, is cementing his place in the Nerazzurri’s history: with 163 goals scored, he has surpassed a club legend like the former No. 10 and is now aiming for a spot among the all-time top scorers. “As soon as I have time, I’ll treat everyone to a barbecue. Those on the outside can talk; we have to stay as high up as possible.”

There’s only one rule: the meat must be rare. Captain Lautaro promised the team this after his two-goal performance against Pisa: “We’re playing every three days, so it’s a bit tough right now, but as soon as I have time, I’ll treat everyone to a barbecue.” Especially for Esposito, who did a great job setting up the decisive assist on his second touch of the ball. With his first touch, he troubled Aebischer during the throw-in. With the more important one, however, he allowed the captain to sprint toward the Nerazzurri fans’ section to receive a well-deserved, heartfelt hug, banishing those lingering ghosts from last week.

If Inter returned to winning ways after two consecutive losses, the credit goes to its captain, who pulled a two-goal performance out of thin air after seventy tough, difficult minutes. First, the left-footed shot into the top corner; then the 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 that list as well—he made a strong impact as a winger—but Lauti’s right-footed shot hit the post. After the match, he was asked if his time with the Nerazzurri would continue: “I really hope so,” he replied. “The fans love me. I still have many years left on my contract. Inter must always win; we’ve been fighting for everything for a long time. Those on the outside can talk; we have to stay as high up as possible.”

MAZZOLA SURPASSED—  Lautaro has been in the spotlight for as long as he can remember. When he wins, when he loses, when he walks off shaking his head after being subbed out in the 70th minute. When he throws the water bottle because his Latin temperament gets the better of him. But he cares about Inter just as much as he cares about his family. “I’m used to criticism,” he said after the match, having overtaken Mazzola on Inter’s all-time scoring list. “I work for myself, for the team, and for my family. I let others do the talking.” What matters to him are the goals: ten this season, six in the league, 163 with Inter. He’s eight short of overtaking Boninsegna, who’s currently in third place. Maybe in about ten years they’ll make a modern remake of *Radiofreccia*. Ivan Benassi—alias Stefano Accorsi—said in his famous radio monologue that he believed “in Bonimba’s bicycle kicks,” meaning Boninsegna. And then in Keith Richards’ riffs or in the Inter team of Corso, Mazzola, and Suarez. Maybe the remake will mention Lautaro in passing.