Lautaro Martinez scored a superb first-half volley as Inter Milan claimed a 1-0 Champions League victory over hosts Sparta Prague on Wednesday to stay on course for an automatic place in the round of 16.

Watch highlights as an early Lautaro Martinez goal leads Inter Milan to a narrow victory over Sparta Prague and seals their place in the Champions League knockout phase.

Inter beat Sparta Praha 0-1 at Letna Stadion on matchday seven of the League Phase of the UEFA Champions League. A brilliant goal from Lautaro Martinez in the 12th minute of the first half secured

Lautaro Martinez's first-half volley was enough to keep Inter's hopes of an automatic round of 16 place alive in the Champions League.

Lautaro Martinezs goal secures a 1-0 win for Inter against Sparta Prague, keeping them in contention for the Champions League top eight.

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has decided to start Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez away to Sparta Prague. This evening’s Champions League Match Day 7 kicks off at 21.00 CET. Inter are looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking defeat at Bayer Leverkusen in the previous round.

Inter Milan coach Simeone Inzaghi was pleased with victory at Champions League opponents Sparta Prague. Lautaro Martinez struck for the 1-0 win on Wednesday night. "We got here with great performances, we need one more point and our destiny is in our own hands,” Inzaghi told Sky Italia.

Lautaro Martinez scored a superb first-half volley as Inter Milan claimed a 1-0 Champions League victory over hosts Sparta Prague on Wednesday to stay on course for an automatic place in the round of 16.