Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing performance.

Standings Overview

Under 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 adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing the victory.

Additional Continental Action

Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic 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 half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.

In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
• The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.