🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan 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 involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing performance. League Table Update Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points. Match Recap Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked 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 ability to score despite difficult circumstances proved crucial in securing three points. Other Continental Action Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time. Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter remain in close pursuit for the Italian crown. Martínez demonstrated his value with a match-winning performance. The title race goes on with multiple clubs competing.