Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.

League Table Overview

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.

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

Other European Matches

In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute 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 delivered the final say late in added time.

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

• Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
• Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
• The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.