Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Overview

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to convert even with pressure was decisive in earning the victory.

Additional European Matches

In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.

In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.