Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing performance.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score despite pressure was crucial in securing the victory.
Other European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.
