Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score despite pressure was decisive in securing three points.
Other Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute 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 final say deep into added time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.
