Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, 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 attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing the victory.
Other Continental Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.
