Martínez Brace 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 Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.
Other European Action
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.
