Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to score even with pressure was crucial in earning the victory.
Additional European Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top 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 worth with a decisive display.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs competing.
