Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved decisive in securing three points.
Other Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added 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 delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race continues with several clubs in the mix.