Arsenal kicked started their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over Spanish side Athletic club. The two goals came from two substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. Both of the player came off the bench to score as Arsenal beat Spanish side and start their Champions League campaign off to a winning start.
Martinelli scored just 36 seconds after being introduced, with Belgium forward Trossard putting him through on goal in the 71st minute. The Brazilian winger then returned the favour by setting Trossard to squeeze in the second in the 86th minute.
It was a tough match for Arsenal at times and Bilbao-based Athletic Club, back in the Champions League for the first time since the 2014-15 season. Their home fanes were vociferous cheering them but Arsenal was strong enough for them.
The home side had Arsenal pinned back for the opening period of the game, with Alejandro Berenguer causing particular problems for the Arsenal backline. Arsenal struggled to get hold of the game in the first half but did have the best chance of the opening 45 minutes when Viktor Gyokeres put a diving header wide from close range.
