Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing display.

League Table Update

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom 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, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to score even with pressure proved decisive in earning three points.

Other European Matches

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute 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. However, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time.

In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Italian title.
• Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
• The title race continues with several teams competing.