🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky display. League Table Update Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom spot with 10 points. Match Summary Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s capacity to score even with pressure was crucial in earning three points. Additional European Action Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute 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 had the last word late in added time. Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. The Nerazzurri remain in close pursuit for the Italian title. Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance. The title race continues with multiple teams in the mix.