🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance. League Table Overview Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved crucial in securing the victory. Other European Action In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling 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 shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Italian crown. Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance. The title race goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.