🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing performance. League Table Overview Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time. Inter’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory. Additional European Action In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute 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 delivered the final say deep into added time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian title. Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance. The title race continues with multiple teams in the mix.