Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing display.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert despite pressure was decisive in earning three points.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with multiple teams competing.
