🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing performance. Standings Update Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points. Game Summary Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by 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 close range seven minutes from time. Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved crucial in securing the victory. Additional Continental Matches Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just 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. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time. Later on La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Serie A title. Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance. The battle for first continues with several clubs competing.