Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.

League Table Overview

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning the victory.

Other European Action

Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ 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 equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.

Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
• The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.