Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display.

Standings Overview

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s ability to convert even with pressure proved crucial in earning three points.

Additional Continental Matches

In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.

In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Serie A title.
• Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display.
• The battle for first continues with multiple teams competing.