Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.

League Table Overview

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning 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 added time. The visitors’ 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. However, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.

In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.