Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Overview

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient 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 point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing the victory.

Additional Continental Action

Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.

Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.

• Inter stay in tight contention for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
• The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.