🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez netted a late brace to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly engaged in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance. Standings Update Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed in third position in the table with 27 points, level with second-placed Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points. Match Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany looking to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated plenty of opportunities, but a clinical Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the top of the net. The forward then finished from point-blank seven minutes from time. The team’s capacity to convert despite pressure proved crucial in earning three points. Other Continental Action Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word deep into added time. Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a victory to go back to the top ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day. Inter remain in tight contention for the Serie A title. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a decisive display. The title race goes on with several clubs in the mix.