🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a less than convincing display. League Table Update Under 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 leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. The team’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in securing the victory. Other European Action Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time. Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. Inter remain in tight contention for the Italian title. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance. The title race goes on with several teams competing.