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Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance.

League Table Update

Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining.

Inter’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points.

Other European Matches

In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb 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 soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time.

In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Italian crown.
• Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display.
• The battle for first continues with several clubs in the mix.