🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance. League Table Update Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position 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 loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s ability to score despite pressure proved decisive in securing the victory. Other European Action In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time. Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. Inter remain in close contention for the Serie A crown. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance. The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs competing.