Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display.

League Table Overview

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

Match Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s capacity to score despite pressure proved decisive in securing three points.

Other Continental Action

In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute 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 delivered the last word late in stoppage time.

Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Serie A title.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
• The title race goes on with several clubs competing.