Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to score even with pressure was crucial in securing the victory.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple teams in the mix.