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Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing display.

Standings Overview

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s capacity to score despite pressure was crucial in earning three points.

Additional European Matches

In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level 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 pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time.

Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter stay in tight contention for the Serie A title.
• Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning display.
• The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.