Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.

Standings Update

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved decisive in securing the victory.

Additional Continental Action

Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling 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 just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.

In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
• Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
• The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.