Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing display.

Standings Update

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.

The team’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing the victory.

Other European Action

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.

Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
• The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.