Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
League Table Overview
Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.
The team’s capacity to score even with pressure proved crucial in earning three points.
Other European Action
In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.
In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Italian crown.
- Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
- The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.
