Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous 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 with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning the victory.
Additional European Action
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ 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 equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with several clubs competing.