LAUTARO MARTINEZ NEWS

Lautaro Martinez scores twice vs. Peru as Argentina wins Group A Argentina, without Lionel Messi, got two goals from Lautaro Martinez to defeat Peru 2-0 in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Saturday to win Group A a...

JUNE 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Argentina advances to Copa América quarterfinals, beats Chile 1-0 on late goal

Lautaro Martínez scored off a rebound in the 88th minute, giving defending Copa América champion Argentina and Lionel Messi a 1-0 victory ov...

JUNE 26

Lionel Messi creates both goals as Argentina opens Copa América title defense by beating Canada 2-0

Argentina began the defense of its Copa América title with a 2-0 victory over Canada on Thursday night, with goals by Julián Álvarez and Lau...

JUNE 21

Copa América Guide, Group A: Argentina, Canada, Chile, Peru

Argentina, the reigning Copa América and World Cup champion, is the clear favorites to top Group A in what could be Lionel Messi's last majo...

JUNE 19

Lively in Lazio contest Martinez drew two fouls and had five shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Martinez led his team in attempts and was unlucky not to find the target, as he came close a couple of times and hit the base of the post with a header on his best attempt. He has scored and assisted once in the last five rounds, adding 15 shots (four on target), six chances created and two crosses (zero accurate).

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back in Frosinone match Martinez scored one goal and assisted once from two shots (one on target) and one chance created in 26 minutes in Friday's 5-0 win against Frosinone.

Impact Martinez was partially spared as Inter keep rotating their men but delivered off the bench with a tidy finish from medium range, halting a seven-game dry spell. He also assisted Marcus Thuram by sending an interception toward his teammate. He has logged 10 shots (three on target), four scoring chances and two inaccurate crosses in the last five games.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Misfires again versus Sassuolo Martinez drew four fouls and recorded three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Martinez was decently active and scored in the first half with a tidy finish, but he was slightly offside. He led his club in attempts as usual. He hasn't found the target in eight appearances at this point, tallying 21 shots (eight on target), 11 chances created and six crosses (one accurate).

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Torino Martinez had three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one tackle (one won) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Martinez was pretty active and involved in the offense besides firing a few attempts but couldn't manage to snap out of his scoring duck. He hasn't found the target in six appearances, where he has recorded 18 shots (eight on target), 11 chances created and five crosses (one accurate).

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Milan Martinez drew six fouls, won seven duels and recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 2-1 victory against AC Milan.

Impact Martinez was pretty physical and mobile but had only a pair of attempts, missing the mark from a good position in one. He hasn't scored in five outings, where he has recorded 15 shots (six on target), eight key passes and four crosses (one accurate).

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Completes disqualification Martinez served a one-gam ban in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Martinez will be back in the lineup against Milan next Monday, with Alexis Sanchez returning to a bench role. He has uncharacteristically missed the mark in four straight appearances, tallying 13 shots (six on target), eight key passes and four crosses (one accurate).

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Cagliari game Martinez picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Martinez had an unlucky performance as Maduka Okoye denied him a couple of times with spectacular saves, including on a late effort that eventually led to Davide Frattesi's game-winner. He'll be out versus Cagliari due to yellow-card accumulation. Alexis Sanchez or Marko Arnautovic will start next to Marcus Thuram.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE