Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Overview
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing three points.
Additional Continental Matches
In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.
Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning display.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.
