🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league title race despite a somewhat shaky display. League Table Overview Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot 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 defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time. Inter’s ability to convert despite pressure was decisive in earning three points. Additional Continental Action In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a win to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. Inter stay in tight contention for the Italian title. Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance. The battle for first goes on with several clubs in the mix.