Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s ability to convert even with pressure proved decisive in securing three points.
Additional European Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.
