Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in securing the victory.
Other European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race continues with multiple teams competing.
