🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle 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, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points. Match Summary Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle 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 smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances was crucial in securing three points. Other European Action In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level 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 soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown. Martínez proved his value with a decisive display. The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.