Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing display.
League Table Update
Under 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 leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory.
Other Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
