Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.

Standings Overview

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

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to convert despite pressure proved decisive in securing the victory.

Other European Action

In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.

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