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Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.

League Table Update

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved crucial in earning three points.

Additional Continental Matches

In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time.

In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title.
• Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning display.
• The battle for first goes on with multiple teams in the mix.