🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance. League Table Overview Under Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points total, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th spot with 10 points. Game Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. The team’s ability to score despite pressure proved decisive in earning the victory. Additional European Matches In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour 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 stoppage time. In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. Inter stay in tight pursuit for the Italian crown. Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance. The battle for first continues with several teams in the mix.