Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners

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

League Table Overview

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s capacity to convert despite pressure was crucial in securing three points.

Additional European Action

In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added 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 pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.

In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
• The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.