Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Overview

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing three points.

Other European Action

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike 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 quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.

In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
• The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.