Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing performance.

Standings Update

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.

The team’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances was decisive in securing the victory.

Other European Matches

Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.

In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
• The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.