Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.

League Table Update

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

Game Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.

The team’s ability to convert despite pressure proved crucial in securing the victory.

Additional 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 stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.

In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
• Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
• The title race continues with several clubs in the mix.