Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing three points.
Other European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals 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. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple teams competing.
