Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.

League Table Overview

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was decisive in securing the victory.

Other Continental Matches

In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.

In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
• Martínez proved his value with a decisive display.
• The title race goes on with multiple teams in the mix.