🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky display. League Table Overview Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points. Game Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure was decisive in earning three points. Additional Continental Matches In Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time. Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title. Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance. The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.