Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Overview

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s ability to convert even with pressure was decisive in securing three points.

Other European Matches

In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals 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 equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.

Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.