🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance. League Table Update Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points. Game Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in securing the victory. Other European Matches Across in Spain, the Basque side mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just 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. Yet, Moleiro had the last word late in stoppage time. Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. Inter stay in tight contention for the Italian title. Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance. The title race goes on with several clubs competing.