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

League Table Overview

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.

Additional European Action

In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time.

Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter remain in tight contention for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display.
• The battle for first goes on with several teams in the mix.