🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors very much involved in the Serie A championship battle in spite of a less than convincing 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 behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points. Match Recap Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. The team’s capacity to score despite pressure proved crucial in securing three points. Additional Continental Action Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time. Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Italian title. Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance. The battle for first goes on with several teams in the mix.