🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Double Keeps Inter Milan in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Italian league title race in spite of a less than convincing performance. League Table Update Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit third in the standings with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa hold the 18th spot with 10 points. Match Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a derby defeat by Milan last weekend, which was followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a clinical Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute mark when Argentinian Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The forward then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining. Inter’s capacity to score despite difficult circumstances was decisive in earning three points. Other European Action Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly 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 had the final say late in added time. In the late Spanish match, Real Madrid journey to Girona needing a win to return to the summit ahead of Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on Saturday. The Nerazzurri remain in tight contention for the Serie A crown. Martínez proved his value with a decisive performance. The battle for first continues with multiple clubs competing.