Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances was decisive in earning three points.
Additional Continental Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
