🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display. Standings Update Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points. Match Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s ability to convert despite pressure was crucial in securing three points. Additional Continental Action In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute 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 final say deep into stoppage time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Italian crown. Martínez proved his value with a match-winning display. The title race continues with several clubs in the mix.