Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Update
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot 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, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.
Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning the victory.
Other European Matches
In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour 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 delivered the final say deep into added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.
- The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
- Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
- The battle for first continues with multiple teams competing.
