Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, 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 tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure was crucial in securing the victory.
Other European Action
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring 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 equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
- The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.
