Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.

Standings Update

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

Game Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s ability to convert even with pressure proved decisive in securing three points.

Additional European Action

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time.

In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

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