🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Keeps Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance. Standings Update Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the table with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points. Game Recap Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s capacity to score even with pressure was crucial in securing three points. Additional Continental Action Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez just 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time. In the late La Liga match, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a win to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. Inter remain in close contention for the Italian crown. Martínez proved his worth with a decisive display. The title race goes on with several teams competing.