🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky display. Standings Overview Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points. Match Recap Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s ability to convert despite pressure was crucial in securing three points. Additional Continental Action Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic 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 half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in added time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Italian crown. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning performance. The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.