Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.

Standings Update

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical 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 point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning the victory.

Additional European Matches

In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time.

In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
• Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
• The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.