🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a less than convincing performance. League Table Overview Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points. Match Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time. The team’s capacity to score even with pressure proved crucial in securing the victory. Additional European Action In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ 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 leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time. In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. Inter remain in tight contention for the Serie A crown. Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display. The title race continues with several clubs competing.