Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory.
Additional Continental Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.
