🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance. Standings Update Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points. Game Recap Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range seven minutes from time. Inter’s capacity to convert even with difficult circumstances proved crucial in earning the victory. Additional European Matches In Spain, the Basque side mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian title. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive performance. The title race goes on with multiple teams in the mix.