Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score despite pressure proved decisive in earning the victory.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs competing.
