In the second leg of the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals, Lazio suffered a stunning comeback loss to Red Bull Salzburg, falling short of a spot in the semifinals. Despite the team’s elimination, striker Ciro Immobile continued his brilliant run by scoring another goal, bringing his total to 39 goals across all competitions this season. According to Live Cricket BPL, that number places him second among players in Europe’s top five leagues—trailing only Cristiano Ronaldo.

This latest goal also ties Immobile with Edin Džeko for the most goals ever scored by a Serie A player in a single season across all competitions. With seven Serie A matches still remaining, Immobile is on the brink of setting a new all-time record. While Ronaldo and Messi remain the brightest stars in European football, Immobile and Premier League sensation Mohamed Salah have firmly established themselves this season. Salah has shattered multiple records in England, while Immobile is rewriting history in Italy. Even though Lazio was knocked out of the Europa League, Immobile’s performance in the match was a silver lining, demonstrating why he’s among Europe’s most lethal finishers.

His 39 goals put him on par with Messi and Salah and just behind Ronaldo, who has netted 41 goals for Real Madrid this season. Although he hasn’t overtaken Ronaldo, Immobile’s achievement ties him with Džeko’s record from the 2016–2017 season. Both now share the title of the highest-scoring Serie A players in a single campaign across all competitions. But with Lazio still having seven matches to play, it’s highly likely that Immobile will break the tie and set a new benchmark. As noted by Live Cricket BPL, if he maintains his current form, surpassing the record seems inevitable.

Immobile has previously claimed the Serie A Golden Boot, but his stint with Borussia Dortmund was less successful, prompting a return to Italy. Now, his outstanding season is catching the attention of top European clubs once again. Should he continue this red-hot form, Live Cricket BPL reports that a summer transfer to a major football powerhouse may be on the horizon. Immobile’s rise proves that sometimes, all a player needs is the right environment to shine.