🔗 Share this article Martínez Brace Ensures Inter on Tail of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to earn his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly involved in the Italian league championship battle in spite of a somewhat shaky performance. League Table Update Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the table with 27 points total, tied with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points. Match 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 throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated plenty of opportunities, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez drilled a first-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then finished from close range seven minutes from time. The team’s ability to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in earning the victory. Additional European Action Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to lose to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just 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. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into stoppage time. Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. Inter stay in close pursuit for the Italian title. Martínez proved his value with a decisive display. The battle for first continues with multiple teams in the mix.