🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A title race despite a somewhat shaky performance. Standings Overview Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points. Game Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time. Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory. Additional Continental Matches 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. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into stoppage time. In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown. Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance. The title race continues with several teams competing.