Champions League Match Result: Athletic Club 0-2 Arsenal
In their opening game of the 2025-26 Champions League group stage, Arsenal claimed an important 2-0 away victory at San Mamés against Athletic Club.
Key Moments
- Gabriel Martinelli, coming off the bench, scored in the 72nd minute — just 36 seconds after entering the pitch — to break the deadlock.
- Late in the match, in the 87th minute, Leandro Trossard added the second goal, again coming off the bench, with a finish after a pull-back from Martinelli.
Implications
- The win gives Arsenal a strong start in their Champions League campaign, with three points on the road.
- Athletic Club, returning to the Champions League after some absence, showed resilience but were unable to capitalize on the chances they had. Arsenal’s substitutions proved decisive in unlocking a tight contest.
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