🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing performance. Standings Update Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points. Match Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s capacity to score even with pressure was decisive in earning three points. Other Continental Matches In Spain, Real Sociedad staged 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. Villarreal’s goals 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 had the final say late in added time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. 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 multiple teams in the mix.