Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Overview

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.

Match 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 loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created 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 seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was decisive in securing three points.

Other European Matches

In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.

Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.