Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing display.

League Table Update

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.

The team’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.

Additional Continental Action

In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.

Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A crown.
• Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
• The title race continues with several teams competing.