🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance. Standings Update Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points. Game Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s ability to score despite pressure was crucial in securing three points. Other European Matches Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring 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 delivered the last word late in added time. Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. The Nerazzurri remain in tight pursuit for the Italian crown. Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display. The battle for first continues with multiple clubs in the mix.