Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Overview

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.

The team’s ability to convert despite pressure was decisive in earning three points.

Additional Continental Action

Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.

In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Serie A title.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
• The battle for first continues with multiple clubs in the mix.