Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing display.

Standings Update

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

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.

The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure was decisive in earning three points.

Other Continental Action

In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute 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.

Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.