As Inter prepare for the 2025/26 Coppa Italia final, all eyes are on Wednesday night's showdown against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. Kickoff is set for 21:00 CEST, and the Nerazzurri are laser-focused on bringing home the trophy.

Ahead of this high-stakes clash, captain Lautaro Martínez faced the media, and his words carried the weight of a man who knows exactly what's at stake. "This is going to be a challenging and great game of football," he said, his tone measured but confident. "We're staying focused."

When asked how this final might differ from their recent league encounter with Lazio, Lautaro didn't mince words. "Yes, we definitely expect a different match compared to Saturday," he explained. "They are a very well-organised tactical side, so it will be a difficult game because they have excellent players. As well as that, it's a final and there's a trophy at stake: we have to be ready for what awaits us. The stadium will be full, which will be an extra boost for us, and it should be a great game."

For Lautaro, motivation isn't about chasing personal glory or making up for past disappointments. It's simpler than that. "For us, it's about the hunger to win trophies," he stated firmly. "Because every year we want to try to win everything or at least go as far as possible in every competition. We now have the chance to play this final and bring home a trophy we haven't won in three years, so our only focus is on that."

The Argentine striker also addressed his recent injury layoff and the team's resilience in his absence. Some had wondered if Inter's form dipped without their talisman, but Lautaro was quick to deflect the praise. "The team was already playing at a good level before that. My absence doesn't determine a lack of results; it's normal to go through dips during the season, and it happens to everyone. The important thing was to get back on track quickly, and we did so at the right moment, managing to win the Scudetto, which was one of our objectives. Now we want a second trophy."

When the conversation turned to team dynamics and his leadership style, Lautaro offered a glimpse into the Nerazzurri's dressing room. "We always have discussions. In a team, you have twenty-five different people, and everyone has their own way of thinking," he said. "But the secret to our success this season has been that we've always found a way to come together when it matters most. That unity is what will carry us through on Wednesday night."

With the Scudetto already secured, Inter are now just 90 minutes away from completing a memorable domestic double. For fans and neutrals alike, this final promises to be a spectacle—and if Lautaro's words are anything to go by, the Nerazzurri are ready to fight for every inch of the Stadio Olimpico pitch.