👑Serie A, who shines most in big games? Lautaro vs Leao, outsider 👀 | OneFootball

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

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

From 2022/23 to today, the numbers speak clearly and show who has made the biggest impact in Serie A’s big matches.

🐂 Lautaro doesn’t disappoint

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

The derbies have become his signature, matches in which he seems to transform and always strike at the right moment. However, there is one taboo that remains: Roma, the team against which the Toro struggles to make his mark despite his constant growth.

🦁 Leao, bursts and champion’s magic

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

When you narrow your focus to the top four teams in Italy, Leao becomes even more incisive, climbing the ranks and leaving even Lautaro behind. An early season marked by injuries limited his performance, but Milan knows that to return to greatness, they need their number 10 at his best.

🔥 Lookman, the outsider who surprises everyone

The real twist, however, comes from Bergamo. Ademola Lookman has surprising numbers: 17 goals+assists in 34 matches against the Top 7 and even 14 contributions in just 25 games against the Top 4.

No one, perhaps, expected such consistency in matches this tough. The Atalanta forward has shown he can compete with the league’s best, combining speed, courage, and precision in front of goal.

🚀 The other stars ready to make an impact

Around these three protagonists, other stars shine who have learned to make themselves heard in the toughest moments.

Federico Dimarco, for example, with his runs and precise shots, has given Inter a constant contribution. Marcus Thuram, who arrived only recently, has already carved out a starring role alongside Lautaro, becoming decisive in many high-tension clashes.

Romelu Lukaku, despite a sometimes inconsistent path, remains a tough presence for any defense.

And then there’s Domenico Berardi, able to maintain an impressive average against the big teams, and playmakers like Çalhanoglu, who with his vision and goals knows how to shift the balance.

👑 Who will be the next KING of the big matches?

The duel for the throne of the big matches is not yet decided. Lautaro has the strength of numbers and leadership, Leão the class and bursts that can change a game in seconds, while Lookman represents the surprise who can overturn everything and steal the spotlight against all odds.

The next matchday will immediately offer thrilling challenges: Atalanta will face Lazio and Inter will go to the Olimpico against Roma. These will be matches that will tell us who, among today’s protagonists, is ready to become the true king of the matches that matter.

Source: Transfermarkt

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