Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.
Additional European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into 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 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.
