Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Update
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory.
Other Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first goes on with several teams in the mix.
