🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance. League Table Overview Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points. Game Recap Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points. Other Continental Matches Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time. In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Italian title. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display. The title race continues with multiple teams competing.