Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.

Standings Overview

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s ability to score despite pressure proved crucial in earning the victory.

Additional Continental Matches

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 quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.

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