👑Italian League, who shines more in the big matches? Lautaro vs. Leao, outsider 👀

In football, there is a truth that never fades: great players are recognized in important matches.

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Goals against lower-ranked teams add to your tally, but on difficult nights, when you face Juventus, Inter, Milan, Napoli, Roma, Lazio or Atalanta, the true quality of the champion is revealed.

From 2022/23 to today, the numbers speak clearly and show who had the greatest impact in the biggest matches in the Italian League.

The Inter symbol is now an absolute certainty when the level goes up. Lautaro Martinez has made 25 goal contributions (goals and assists) in 47 matches against top teams, confirming himself not only as a technical leader but also as a man capable of dragging his teammates through the hottest moments.

Derby matches have become his signature, as he always seems to change and strike at the right moment. However, there is one taboo that remains: Roma, a team against which Toro struggles to make his mark despite their continued growth.

If Lautaro is the symbol of consistency, then Rafael Leao represents the spark. With 23 goals and assists in 45 matches against the Top 7, the Portuguese not only scores goals, but also creates, breaks down defenses with great speed and plays like a true champion.

When you narrow your focus to the top four teams in Italy, Leao becomes even clearer, climbing the rankings and leaving even Lautaro far behind. An early season blighted by injuries has limited his performances, but Milan know that in order to return to greatness, they need the number 10 at his best.

But the real development comes from Bergamo. Ademola Lookman has amazing numbers: 17 goals + assists in 34 matches against the top 7 and even 14 contributions in just 25 matches against the top 4.

Perhaps no one expected such consistency in matches with such intensity. The Atalanta striker has shown that he can compete with the best teams in the league, combining speed, courage and accuracy in front of goal.

Around these three heroes, other stars shine who have learned to make their voices heard in the most difficult moments.

Federico Dimarco, for example, with his precise runs and shots, gave Inter a constant contribution. Recently arrived Marcus Thuram has already starred alongside Lautaro, becoming decisive in several high-tension clashes.

Romelu Lukaku, despite an sometimes inconsistent run, remains a solid presence for any defence.

Then there is Domenico Berardi, who is able to maintain an impressive average against big teams, and playmakers like Calhanoglu, whose vision and goals know how to change the balance.

The struggle for the throne in the major matches has not yet been decided. Lautaro has the strength of numbers and leadership, Liao is of high class and shots that can change the match in seconds, while Lookman is the surprise who can turn everything around and steal the show against all odds.

The next round will immediately provide exciting challenges: Atalanta will face Lazio and Inter will go to the Stadio Olimpico against Roma. It will be these matches that will tell us who among today’s champions is ready to become the real king of important matches.

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📸 Piero Crocchiati – AFP or licensors