Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
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 loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score even with pressure was crucial in securing three points.
Other Continental Matches
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 stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute 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 last word deep into stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first continues with several clubs in the mix.
