Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged 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. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first continues with several teams in the mix.
