Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances was decisive in earning three points.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike 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 soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs in the mix.
