🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Leaders Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing display. Standings Update Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points. Match Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat 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 mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time. The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure was crucial in securing the victory. Additional Continental Action In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in stoppage time. Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown. Martínez proved his value with a decisive display. The battle for first goes on with several teams in the mix.