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Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.

Standings Overview

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position 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, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian 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 ability to score even with pressure proved crucial in securing three points.

Other European Matches

In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.

In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his value with a match-winning display.
• The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.