Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener 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.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite pressure proved decisive in securing three points.
Additional European Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling 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’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour 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 had the final say late in added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.
