Serie A 2025-26: Martinez double in Pisa keeps Inter on the heels of Serie A leaders AC Milan

Lautaro Martinez fired Inter Milan to within a point of the Serie A top with both goals in Sunday’s 2-0 win over promoted Pisa.

Argentina striker Martinez whipped in Pio Esposito’s low cross in the 69th minute and then ensured Inter would stay on the heels of local rivals AC Milan when he tapped in from close range with seven minutes to go.

A final defeat to Atlético Madrid in midweek and a derby defeat last weekend left Inter reeling, and while Sunday’s three points will be welcome, the overall performance was not encouraging.

«I’m happy because we won and that’s what we wanted after two defeats… I work for the team, myself and my family, I leave the conversation to others,» Martinez told DAZN.

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«I hope it stays that way. I still have plenty of time left on my contract. I am happy here and the fans love me. The team comes first.»

Martinez’s goals lifted him to 10th in all competitions and spared Inter the blushes as Cristian Chivu’s side were sluggish at the Arena Garibaldi, a stone’s throw from the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Pisa, who are in the bottom three after just one win from 13 league matches, had the best chances before Martinez’s perfectly struck first goal broke the deadlock.

Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino beat his old side Fiorentina 2-0 thanks to goals either side of half-time from Odilon Kossounou and Ademola Lookman.

Palladino took charge of Atalanta earlier this month following the sacking of Ivan Juric, and Sunday’s win was only the third of the season for the Bergamo club, who are 11th with 16 points.

Atalanta are on the rise after a resounding win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, while Fiorentina are still winless and six points away from safety.

Published on December 1, 2025