Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.
Standings Update
Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, tied 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, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing three points.
Other Continental Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback 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 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 had the last word late in added time.
In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race continues with multiple teams competing.
