🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Italian league title race despite a less than convincing performance. League Table Overview Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points. Game Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure was decisive in securing three points. Other Continental Action In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour 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. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time. Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter stay in tight contention for the Serie A title. Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display. The battle for first continues with several teams in the mix.