Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory.
Other Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
