Pedro v Lautaro Martinez: comparison sparks ‘row’ on sports show | OneFootball

Discussion on TNT Sports show split commentators between Flamengo striker and Inter Milan’s Argentine forward (ITA)

A comparison between Pedro and Lautaro Martínez sparked a heated debate on TNT Sports’ “De Placa” show. As a result, the panel was divided between those who consider the Flamengo striker better and those who backed the Argentine from Inter Milan (ITA).

Presenter Victor Lopes and former player Ilson Júnior sided with the Rubro-Negro’s number 9. On the other hand, commentators Vitor Sergio Rodrigues and Marcelo Bechler defended Inter’s forward.

What did each side of the debate say?

Given the reaction, Vitor Sergio Rodrigues and Marcelo Bechler were outraged by the comparison. “Pedro would score more goals than Lautaro in Brazil, in Europe, on Mars, in a Sunday league,” argued Victor Lopes.

In response, Vitor Sergio Rodrigues defended the Argentine’s track record. “Lautaro was 18 years old and dominated the Libertadores group stage for Racing (ARG), including a goal against Cruzeiro,” said the commentator.

From the side in favor of Pedro, the comeback came right after: “Lautaro is pretty ordinary.” As a statistical argument in favor of the Argentine, the comparison in workload came up: “Lautaro plays 50 matches a season and scores 30 goals; with the 80 matches they play here, he’d score 50.”

How did the comparison between Pedro and Lautaro Martinez begin?

The show was putting together a hypothetical team with the best player in each position from different clubs. So, the commentators chose Lautaro Martínez to lead the attack in that exercise. However, part of the audience watching complained about the choice of the Argentine.

One viewer commented that Lautaro would be Pedro’s backup in the hypothetical team. Victor Lopes and Ilson Júnior immediately agreed. That sparked the argument among the show’s panelists.

What are Lautaro Martinez’s numbers over the last five seasons?

Lautaro Martínez has recorded 103 goals, 22 assists, and 198 appearances for Inter over the last five seasons. That gives the Argentine averages of 20.6 goals, 4.4 assists, and 39.6 matches per season.

What are Pedro’s numbers over the last five seasons?

Pedro has totaled 246 appearances, 133 goals, and 34 assists for Flamengo over the same five-season span. That gives the Brazilian averages of 49.2 matches, 26.6 goals, and 6.8 assists per season.

When do Real Madrid and Inter Milan face each other in the Champions League?

Real Madrid (ESP) and Inter Milan play their first Champions League meeting this Tuesday (08). The match will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu starting at 4 p.m. That means Lautaro Martinez will be on the field just days after the buzz around the comparison with Pedro.

What is the author’s opinion on Pedro vs. Lautaro Martínez?

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.