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Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display.

Standings Update

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Recap

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time.

Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning three points.

Other European Matches

In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say late in added time.

In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday.

• Inter remain in close pursuit for the Serie A crown.
• Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance.
• The title race goes on with several clubs competing.