Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing display.

League Table Overview

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a clinical 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 tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning three points.

Other Continental Action

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

In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A crown.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
• The title race continues with multiple teams in the mix.