🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing display. Standings Overview Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved decisive in securing the victory. Additional European Action In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time. In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter stay in close contention for the Serie A crown. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display. The battle for first continues with several clubs in the mix.