Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory.
Additional European Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs in the mix.
