🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display. Standings Overview Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points. Game Summary Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time. Inter’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points. Other Continental Action Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time. In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Serie A title. Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance. The title race continues with multiple teams in the mix.