Super subs Martinelli and Trossard fire Arsenal to Champions League win

The atmosphere at the Estadio San Mamés was fit for a Champions League final but the standard of play and level of entertainment was very much that of an early-season group game.
Super subs Martinelli and Trossard fire Arsenal to Champions League win

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League. Pic: AP Photo/Miguel Oses

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025 - 19:53
Nick Callow

Champions League: Athletic Bilbao 0 Arsenal 2

SUPER SUBS Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard scored the goals to secure an impressive Champions League win for last season’s beaten semi-finalists Arsenal.

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