🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much engaged in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance. League Table Overview Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points. Game Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous chances, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s capacity to score despite pressure proved decisive in earning the victory. Additional Continental Matches In Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into added time. The visitors’ goals 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 final say deep into stoppage time. In the late Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter remain in tight contention for the Serie A title. Martínez proved his value with a decisive display. The title race continues with several teams in the mix.