🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance. League Table Overview Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points. Game Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from point-blank seven minutes from time. Inter’s capacity to score even with difficult circumstances was crucial in earning the victory. Additional Continental Action Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage 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 reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time. In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Italian title. Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display. The title race goes on with several teams competing.