Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter traveled 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 forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score despite pressure was decisive in securing three points.
Additional European Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour 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 delivered the last word late in stoppage time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first continues with multiple clubs in the mix.
