🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance. League Table Overview Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a clinical 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 point-blank with seven minutes remaining. The team’s ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning the victory. Additional Continental Action In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in added time. In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. The Nerazzurri stay in close contention for the Serie A crown. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance. The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.