🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing performance. Standings Update Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points. Game Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. The team’s capacity to score despite pressure was crucial in securing the victory. Additional Continental Matches Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time. In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown. Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance. The title race goes on with several teams competing.