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.

A well-taken Lautaro Martinez volley proved enough to give Inter all three points away to Sparta Prague, as they effectively sweep into the Champions League Round of 16.

Letna Stadium forms the backdrop for a ‘David vs Goliath’ UEFA Champions League clash between Sparta Prague and Inter. Spirits are conflicting in this Wednesday-held European fixture, with the visitors pursuing three points to consolidate their chances in a nail-biting top-eight race.

Lautaro Martinez scored a goal of the highest quality against hosts Sparta Prague to become Inter Milan’s joint highest scorer in the Champions League and take his side to the brink of a round of 16 place with their 1-0 victory on Wednesday.