Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Overview

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s ability to score even with pressure was decisive in securing three points.

Other European Matches

Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s 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 last word late in added time.

Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.