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

Standings Update

Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, 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 one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.

Additional Continental Matches

In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just 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. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.

In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter remain in close contention for the Italian title.
• Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
• The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.