Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky performance.

Standings Update

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing three points.

Other European Action

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in stoppage time.

Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.