Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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 delivered the final say deep into added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.
