🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing display. Standings Overview Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time. Inter’s capacity to score despite pressure proved crucial in earning the victory. Other Continental Matches Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling 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 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. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in stoppage time. In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance. The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.