Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved crucial in securing the victory.
Additional European Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just 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. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams competing.
