Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
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 defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory.
Additional European Matches
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 late in added time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first continues with several clubs in the mix.
