Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing performance.

League Table Overview

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.

Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances was decisive in earning the victory.

Additional Continental Action

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb 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 soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time.

In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Serie A crown.
• Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
• The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.