Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky display.

Standings Update

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s capacity to convert despite pressure was decisive in securing three points.

Additional 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 goals 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 equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.

Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
• Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
• The battle for first continues with several teams in the mix.