Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders

Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.

League Table Update

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.

The team’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was decisive in securing the victory.

Additional Continental Action

In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize 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 half-hour 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 deep into stoppage time.

Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

  • The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Italian crown.
  • Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance.
  • The battle for first continues with several teams competing.
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Shane Waters

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