🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing display. League Table Overview Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute 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. The team’s ability to score despite pressure was decisive in securing the victory. Other Continental Matches Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time. Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Italian title. Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance. The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.