Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.

League Table Update

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

Match Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s capacity to score even with pressure proved decisive in earning three points.

Additional Continental Action

Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added 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 pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time.

Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Italian title.
• Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
• The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.