Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.

Standings Overview

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to score even with pressure proved decisive in securing three points.

Additional Continental Matches

Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time.

In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
• The title race continues with several teams in the mix.