Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure 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.

League Table Overview

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory.

Additional European Action

Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.

In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• 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.