Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first continues with several teams in the mix.
