🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Leaders Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a late brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors very much involved in the Italian league championship battle despite a less than convincing performance. Standings Overview Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the standings with 27 points, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th position with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. Nonetheless, they were made to battle all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances was decisive in securing the victory. Other European Matches Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler quickly pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time. Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri stay in tight contention for the Italian title. Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance. The title race continues with multiple clubs competing.