🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance. League Table Overview Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points. Match Recap Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s ability to score despite pressure proved crucial in earning three points. Other European Action Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a goal 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 soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the final say deep into added time. In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. Inter stay in tight contention for the Serie A title. Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning display. The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.