Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display.

League Table Update

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

Match Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to convert despite pressure proved crucial in securing the victory.

Other Continental Matches

In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.

Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.