Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Recap
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.
Inter’s ability to convert despite pressure proved decisive in earning three points.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute 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. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.
