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

Inter were not quite at their best in the final third on Wednesday, but they did enough to get the three points on the board

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.

Paris Saint Germain clawed back from two goals down to stun Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League and leave the English club outside the playoff places and in danger of elimination.

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.