Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Update
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s ability to convert even with pressure proved decisive in securing the victory.
Other Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged 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 just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first continues with multiple clubs competing.
