Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing display.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score despite pressure was decisive in securing three points.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal 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 quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race continues with several teams competing.
