🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing display. League Table Overview Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points. Game Recap Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time. Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory. Other Continental Matches Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time. In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter remain in close contention for the Italian title. Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance. The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.