Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour 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 late in added time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race continues with several teams competing.
