🔗 Share this article Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter in Pursuit of Leaders Inter forward Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side firmly engaged in the Serie A championship battle despite a somewhat shaky performance. League Table Update Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter now are placed in third position in the table with 27 points total, level with runner-up Roma and just one point behind leaders Milan. Meanwhile, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points. Match Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a European defeat at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight throughout by promoted Pisa. The home team created plenty of chances, but a efficient Inter broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Argentinian Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range seven minutes from time. The team’s capacity to convert despite difficult circumstances was decisive in earning three points. Other European Action Across in Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a late strike five minutes into added time. The visitors’ scoring 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. However, Moleiro delivered the final say late in added time. Later on Spanish fixture, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to return to the summit above Barcelona, who secured a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on Saturday. Inter remain in close contention for the Serie A crown. Martínez demonstrated his value with a decisive display. The battle for first goes on with several clubs competing.