🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing display. Standings Update Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points. Match Summary Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning three points. Additional Continental Matches In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic 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 half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time. Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Serie A crown. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display. The battle for first goes on with several teams in the mix.