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

Standings Overview

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing the victory.

Other Continental Action

In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in added time.

Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Serie A title.
• Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
• The title race continues with several teams in the mix.