🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure 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 less than convincing performance. League Table Overview Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points. Game Recap Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian 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 ability to convert even with pressure was crucial in securing the victory. Other Continental Matches In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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 had the last word deep into added time. In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. Inter stay in tight contention for the Italian title. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display. The battle for first continues with multiple teams competing.