🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance. Standings Update Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points. Match Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time. Inter’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing three points. Other Continental Matches Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time. In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Italian crown. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display. The title race continues with several teams competing.