Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders

Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Update

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time.

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

Additional European Matches

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time.

Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.