Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing display.

League Table Overview

Led by 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. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.

Additional European Action

In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time.

Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.