🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display. League Table Update Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points. Match Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. The team’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning three points. Other European Matches Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time. In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A title. Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display. The battle for first goes on with multiple teams in the mix.