🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing performance. Standings Overview Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points. Match Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time. The team’s capacity to score even with pressure proved crucial in earning the victory. Additional Continental Action In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in stoppage time. In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Italian title. Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display. The title race goes on with several teams in the mix.