Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Game Recap
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert despite pressure proved decisive in securing three points.
Additional European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in close contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive display.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.
