Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to score despite pressure was crucial in earning the victory.
Other Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute 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 delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race continues with several clubs in the mix.
