🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance. Standings Update Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure was crucial in securing the victory. Additional Continental Matches In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level 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 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say late in added time. Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. Inter stay in close contention for the Italian crown. Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance. The title race continues with several clubs in the mix.