Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.

Standings Update

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s capacity to score even with pressure proved decisive in earning the victory.

Other European Action

In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time.

Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

• Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian title.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
• The title race continues with several teams in the mix.