Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved decisive in securing three points.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, the Basque side mounted 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 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. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with several clubs competing.
