Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals 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 generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing three points.
Other European Action
Across 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 stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.
