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Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display.

League Table Overview

Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory.

Other European Action

In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal 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 quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time.

Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday.

• Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance.
• The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.