Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance.

League Table Update

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.

The team’s ability to convert despite pressure proved crucial in securing the victory.

Additional Continental Action

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.

In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.