Lautaro Martinez becomes Argentina’s third-highest scorer of all time, draws level with Aguero on the podium

A goal to launch Argentina’s new era without Leo Messi. A goal to reach third place all-time in the Seleccion scoring rankings. A goal — normality for Lautaro Martinez.

The Inter captain opened Argentina’s scoring in the rout against Bolivia, with the match ending 4-0. The striker scored for the 41st time in the South American national team’s shirt. The real news is his arrival on the third step of the podium in the history of Argentina’s goalscorers — a position Lautaro Martinez shares with Kun Aguero.

Now Lautaro can “rethink” his horizons. In his sights is Omar Gabriel Batistuta, with 55 goals. Unreachable in first place is Lionel Messi, who has reached 125 goals.