Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning three points.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first continues with several clubs competing.
