Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Overview

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.

The team’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing the victory.

Other Continental Matches

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.

Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Serie A title.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
• The title race goes on with several teams competing.