Inter Milan Captain Once Again Looking At His Best In FIFA Club World Cup Win Vs River Plate | OneFootball

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez was once again at his best in the Nerazzurri’s 2-0 Club World Cup win over River Plate.

Today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, argue that the Argentine was a shining light for the Nerazzurri even without a goal.

Lautaro Martinez did not manage to keep his scoring run at the Club World Cup alive against River Plate.

The 27-year-old had found the back of the net in Inter’s group stage matches against Monterrey and Urawa Red Diamonds.

Therefore, the Argentine will have been hoping he could complete the hattrick of group stage outings with a goal. Particularly against giants of football from his home country like River Plate.

Lautaro Martinez At His Best Even Without The Goal Vs River Plate

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 21: Lautaro Martinez #10 of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Lautaro Martinez did not manage to score against River Plate.

However, it was not for any lack of trying. The 27-year-old had a number of good chances.

However, a bit of lucklustre finishing and the efforts of veteran River goalkeeper Franco Armani were enough to keep Martinez at bay.

Not that that was a big problem for Inter, however.

Francesco Pio Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni scored the decisive goals to deliver the victory to Inter.

And Martinez provided everything else the Nerazzurri needed in attack.

The Inter captain was clearly up for the physical duel with River Plate centre-backs Lucas Martinez Quarta and Paulo Diaz.

Meanwhile, Martinez used his quick feet to create several dangerous situations around the River penalty area.

And as is so often the case, the 27-year-old regularly found pockets of space. He showed for the ball and stitched together Inter’s attacking play.