🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky performance. Standings Update Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points. Game Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock 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 ability to convert even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing three points. Additional Continental Action Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb 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 pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter stay in close pursuit for the Italian title. Martínez proved his worth with a decisive performance. The title race continues with several teams competing.