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Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky display.

League Table Overview

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.

Inter’s capacity to convert despite pressure proved decisive in securing three points.

Additional Continental Action

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback 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 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 last word deep into added time.

Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter remain in tight contention for the Italian crown.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display.
• The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.