🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance. Standings Update Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit 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 third bottom position with 10 points. Game Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s ability to convert despite pressure proved crucial in earning the victory. Other Continental Action In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in added time. In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian crown. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance. The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs in the mix.