Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing display.

Standings Overview

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances was decisive in earning three points.

Additional Continental Matches

In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.

Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian title.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
• The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.