Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers 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 derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in securing three points.
Additional European Action
In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.
