🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Ensures Inter Milan on Tail of Frontrunners Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 win at Pisa, ensuring the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a less than convincing display. Standings Overview Led by manager Cristian Chivu, Inter now sit third in the table with 27 points, level with runner-up Roma and only one point adrift of leaders Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the 18th position with 10 points. Game Recap Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a loss to rivals by Milan last weekend, followed by a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts generated numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute 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. Inter’s ability to convert even with pressure was decisive in securing the victory. Additional European Matches In Spain, the Basque side staged a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to equalize at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. Villarreal’s goals came from Ayoze Pérez shortly after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon reduced the deficit and Ander Barrenetxea equalised three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro delivered the last word late in stoppage time. In the late La Liga fixture, Real Madrid journey to Girona requiring a victory to return to the top above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. The Nerazzurri remain in close contention for the Italian crown. Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive performance. The battle for first continues with several teams competing.