Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing three points.
Other European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ 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 late in added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with several clubs competing.
