🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing performance. League Table Update Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points. Match Recap 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 made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time. Inter’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing three points. Other European Action Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring 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. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in added time. Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. Inter stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown. Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance. The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.