Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing display.

Standings Update

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s capacity to score even with pressure was crucial in earning three points.

Additional European Matches

In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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 had the final say deep into stoppage time.

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

• The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Italian title.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
• The battle for first continues with several teams competing.