🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display. Standings Update Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points. Match Summary Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time. Inter’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning the victory. Other Continental 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 goals 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 deep into added time. In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Italian crown. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display. The battle for first goes on with multiple teams competing.