Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display.

League Table Update

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

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.

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

Additional Continental Action

In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.

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

• Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
• Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
• The title race continues with multiple teams competing.