Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Overview

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.

Additional European Action

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 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 quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.

Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.