Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score despite pressure proved crucial in earning three points.
Other European Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with several teams competing.
