Lautaro Martinez Hat-Trick Secures Inter Milan's Round of 16 Spot in Champions League

Inter Milan captain becomes the club's all-time top scorer in the competition during a dominant 3-0 victory over 10-man Monaco.

Lautaro Martinez scored a hat-trick, bringing his Champions League goal tally to 18, surpassing Sandro Mazzola as Inter Milan's all-time top scorer in the competition.
Inter Milan's 3-0 victory over Monaco at the San Siro secured their place in the Champions League round of 16, finishing fourth in the 36-team standings with 19 points from eight games.
Monaco's Christian Mawissa received a red card in the 12th minute for a professional foul, leaving his team at a numerical disadvantage for most of the match.
Inter Milan's defense has been a standout, conceding just one goal across their eight league-phase matches, the best in the competition.
The team now shifts focus to the upcoming Milan derby on Sunday, with coach Simone Inzaghi emphasizing recovery and preparation for their Serie A campaign.