Arsenal downed Athletic Club 2-0 at a raucous San Mames stadium to open up the League Phase of the Champions League properly. Second half substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard were the difference makers,

Arsenal substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard were decisive in a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on the opening night of the Champions League

"Arsenal have done really well in the latter part of the second half. It has been a very good away performance and a good start to the Champions League. "Let's not underestimate the job that they've done. They played against the team with the best defensive record in La Liga last season. They were always going to be a hard team to beat at home.

Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win away to Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday, with Gabriel Martinelli making an immediate impact from the bench to open the scoring and another substitute,

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Goals from substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard gave Arsenal a perfect start to their Champions League campaign in Bilbao. Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know what you learned.