Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.

Standings Update

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener 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 capacity to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.

Additional Continental Matches

Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.

Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter stay in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
• Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance.
• The title race continues with multiple teams competing.