🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance. League Table Overview Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points. Game Recap Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s ability to score despite pressure proved crucial in securing the victory. Other European Action In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into stoppage time. Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. Inter remain in tight pursuit for the Italian title. Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance. The title race continues with multiple teams in the mix.