Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances was decisive in securing three points.
Additional European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals 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. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with several teams competing.
