🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing display. League Table Overview Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory. Other European Action In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb 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 soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. Inter stay in close contention for the Italian crown. Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance. The title race continues with several teams in the mix.