Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.

League Table Update

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.

The team’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was decisive in earning three points.

Additional Continental Matches

Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.

In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

• Inter stay in tight contention for the Italian title.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
• The battle for first goes on with multiple teams in the mix.