Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.

Standings Overview

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s capacity to convert despite pressure was decisive in earning three points.

Additional Continental Matches

In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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 late in added time.

Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his value with a decisive display.
• The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.