Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved decisive in earning three points.
Other Continental Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with several clubs competing.