According to reports, a decisive goal at the most critical moment and a captain-worthy performance—there is no doubt that Lautaro Martinez was Inter Milan’s standout player against Bayern Munich, as highlighted by Italian media.

Tuttomercatoweb gave him a 7.5 rating, stating: “Kane scores? He responds. Once again, he outshines the English striker: a goal that carries double the weight, as it not only silences any doubts about Inter’s spirit but also sparks a comeback. After his display in Munich, he delivers another brilliant performance, leaving everything on the pitch.”

Repubblica also rated him 7.5, while Gazzetta dello Sport, Tuttosport, and Interista raised his score to 8. Gazzetta wrote: “When everything seems dark, he appears in his comfort zone—the penalty area—and scores the equalizer. His ball retention is borderline genius.”

Tuttosport followed suit, writing: “He plays like a complete striker, showcasing dribbling skills rarely seen at Inter in recent years. Even when Bayern dominates, he remains one of the few players who never loses focus. His opportunistic goal is the icing on the cake of a performance that was the best on the field.”

Interista added: “Lautaro tries to provoke opponents, earning Kim a yellow card. He outsmarts Kim from behind and scores a goal that plays a huge role in securing a spot in the semifinals. Now, he’s just one goal away from matching Crespo, the Champions League’s all-time top scorer, and calls himself the King of Milan.”

Finally, Corriere della Sera and Corriere dello Sport-Stadio even awarded him an 8.5, stating: “He responds to Kane with his eighth masterpiece of this Champions League season, burning Kim with a combination of speed and aggression to send the ball into the net. He leaves the pitch exhausted, having given his all.”