Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
League Table Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied 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 arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to score even with pressure proved decisive in securing the victory.
Other European Action
In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just 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. However, Moleiro had the last word late in added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter stay in tight contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.
