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Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance.

Standings Update

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

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.

The team’s ability to convert even with pressure proved decisive in securing the victory.

Additional Continental Action

In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time.

Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title.
• Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
• The title race continues with multiple teams competing.