Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Update
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to convert despite pressure was crucial in earning three points.
Other European Matches
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.
In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.
