🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing performance. Standings Update Under manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points. Game Recap Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s capacity to convert even with pressure was decisive in securing the victory. Other European Action Across in Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri stay in tight pursuit for the Italian title. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display. The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.