Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky display.

Standings Update

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s capacity to convert despite pressure proved crucial in earning the victory.

Other European Action

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.

In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory 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 Serie A title.
• Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
• The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.