Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-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 despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.
Other European Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.
