Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win 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 total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.
Additional Continental Matches
Across 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 added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour 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 late in stoppage time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with several teams in the mix.
