Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up 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 enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to score even with pressure was crucial in earning the victory.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race continues with several clubs in the mix.
