Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ 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. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with several teams competing.
