Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.
League Table Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot 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, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.
The team’s ability to score despite pressure proved crucial in securing three points.
Additional Continental Action
In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
- Inter remain in tight contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
- The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.
