🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing display. Standings Update Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points. Game Summary Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. The team’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing the victory. Additional Continental Matches In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling fightback 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 just after the half-hour 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 stoppage time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter remain in tight contention for the Italian title. Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance. The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.