Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing three points.
Other European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.
