🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance. Standings Overview Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. The team’s ability to convert even with difficult circumstances was decisive in earning three points. Additional European Matches In Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize 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 soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word late in added time. In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. Inter stay in close pursuit for the Serie A crown. Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display. The battle for first continues with several teams in the mix.