Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Overview

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing the victory.

Additional European Action

In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal 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 soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.

In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

• Inter remain in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
• Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
• The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.