Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.

League Table Update

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to convert despite pressure proved crucial in earning the victory.

Additional European Action

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just 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. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.

In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance.
• The battle for first continues with several clubs in the mix.