Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.

League Table Update

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled 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. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.

The team’s capacity to score even with pressure was decisive in earning the victory.

Additional Continental Action

In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say late in stoppage time.

Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A crown.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
• The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.