Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created 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 finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing three points.
Other European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display.
- The title race continues with multiple teams in the mix.
