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Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.

League Table Overview

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.

Match Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s capacity to convert despite pressure was decisive in earning three points.

Other European Matches

Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring 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. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time.

In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.

• The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
• The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.