Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.

League Table Overview

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener 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 score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing three points.

Other European Matches

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.

In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

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