🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display. League Table Overview Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points. Game Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time. Inter’s capacity to score even with pressure proved crucial in securing three points. Additional European Matches Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in added time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A title. Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance. The battle for first goes on with several clubs in the mix.