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 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Update

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to convert despite pressure was crucial in earning three points.

Additional Continental Action

In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.

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