Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.

League Table Update

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s capacity to score even with pressure proved decisive in securing three points.

Additional European Matches

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage 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. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time.

In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A crown.
• Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
• The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.