🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to earn his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing performance. Standings Update Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the standings with 27 points, tied with runner-up Roma and only one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa hold the third bottom position with 10 points. Match Summary Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to get back on track after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from point-blank with seven minutes remaining. The team’s capacity to convert even with pressure proved crucial in securing three points. Other Continental Action In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. Villarreal’s scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time. Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel 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 Serie A title. Martínez proved his value with a match-winning performance. The battle for first continues with several clubs in the mix.