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Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display.

League Table Overview

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.

Match Recap

Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time.

Inter’s capacity to score despite pressure was crucial in earning three points.

Other European Matches

In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling 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 just after the half-hour 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. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in added time.

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

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