Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky display.

League Table Update

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.

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

Other Continental Matches

Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals 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 delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.

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

• Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian title.
• Martínez proved his value with a match-winning display.
• The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.