Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.

League Table Overview

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory.

Other Continental Action

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic 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 just 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. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.

In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter stay in close contention for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his value with a decisive display.
• The battle for first goes on with multiple teams competing.