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Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display.

League Table Update

Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points.

Game Summary

Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time.

Inter’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points.

Additional European Action

Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time.

In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.

• Inter remain in tight contention for the Italian crown.
• Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display.
• The title race goes on with several clubs competing.