Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Update
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to convert despite pressure was decisive in securing three points.
Additional European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour 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. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with several teams competing.
