🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display. Standings Overview Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points. Game Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time. Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory. Additional European Action Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s 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. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time. Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown. Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance. The title race goes on with multiple teams competing.