Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.
Other European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race continues with multiple teams in the mix.
