Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score even with pressure proved decisive in earning the victory.
Other European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage 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 equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.
