Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in securing three points.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ 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 delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in close contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.
