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Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing performance.

Standings Overview

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time.

The team’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing the victory.

Additional Continental Action

Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in added time.

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

• The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Italian crown.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance.
• The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.