Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to convert despite pressure proved crucial in securing the victory.
Other European Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.
Later on La Liga 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 stay in tight contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams competing.
