🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late 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. League Table Overview Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing three points. Additional European Action In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just 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. However, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time. Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Serie A title. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display. The battle for first continues with several teams in the mix.