Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing display.
League Table Update
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Game Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to score despite pressure proved decisive in securing three points.
Other Continental Action
Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals 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 equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring 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 Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his value with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with multiple teams in the mix.
