Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.

Standings Overview

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.

The team’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances was decisive in securing three points.

Additional Continental Action

In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.

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

• The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Serie A title.
• Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance.
• The title race goes on with several teams competing.