Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders

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

League Table Update

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.

The team’s capacity to score despite pressure proved crucial in securing the victory.

Additional European Matches

In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute 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 had the final say deep into stoppage time.

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

• Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his value with a decisive display.
• The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.