Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.
Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.
Inter’s capacity to score even with pressure was crucial in securing the victory.
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 late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.
Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.
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