🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display. Standings Overview Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points. Game Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled 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 despite pressure was decisive in earning three points. Additional Continental Action Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time. Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter remain in close contention for the Serie A title. Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display. The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.