Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.

League Table Overview

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s capacity to score even with pressure proved crucial in securing three points.

Other European Matches

Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.

In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Italian title.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
• The battle for first continues with multiple clubs competing.