🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky display. League Table Overview Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time. Inter’s capacity to convert despite pressure proved decisive in earning three points. Other European Action Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time. Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. Inter remain in close contention for the Serie A title. Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display. The battle for first goes on with several teams competing.