🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display. Standings Overview Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points. Match Summary Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time. Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in earning the victory. Additional Continental Matches Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level 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 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time. In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Serie A crown. Martínez proved his value with a match-winning display. The title race continues with multiple teams in the mix.