Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly engaged in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, 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 return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure was decisive in securing three points.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs in the mix.
