Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering 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 plenty of chances, 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 with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with several teams competing.
