Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing the victory.
Other Continental Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage 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 pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say late in stoppage time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with multiple teams competing.
