Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to score despite pressure proved crucial in earning three points.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.
