🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Leaders Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing display. League Table Overview Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points. Game Summary Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time. The team’s ability to score even with difficult circumstances proved decisive in securing three points. Other European Action In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic 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 shortly 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. However, Moleiro had the last word deep into stoppage time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Serie A crown. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display. The title race goes on with several teams competing.