🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky display. League Table Update Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points. Game Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time. The team’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in securing three points. Additional Continental Matches Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute 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 delivered the final say late in stoppage time. Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A title. Martínez proved his value with a match-winning display. The title race continues with multiple teams competing.