Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score even with pressure proved decisive in securing three points.
Other European Matches
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring 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 equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams competing.
