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

Closing in on automatic qualification for the last 16, Inter Milan will resume their Champions League campaign on Wednesday, when they visit struggling Sparta Prague. Inter's 13 points from six games puts them on track to avoid the playoffs, while Sparta's modest tally of four leaves them in the elimination places.

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.