Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to convert even with pressure 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 succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with multiple clubs in the mix.
