Arsenal Sink Athletic Bilbao With 2-0 Victory In European Clash
Caption: Martinelli and Trossard after scoring
Arsenal began their European campaign in style with a commanding 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Monday evening. The Gunners showed composure and efficiency away from home to claim all three points in their opening match.
After a goalless first half, Mikel Arteta’s side broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute when Leandro Trossard combined with Gabriel Martinelli to put Arsenal ahead. Trossard then turned provider again late in the game, setting up Martinelli for a second goal in the 87th minute to seal the result.
Athletic Bilbao fought hard but struggled to penetrate Arsenal’s well-organized defense, while late substitutions and time-wasting bookings reflected their growing frustration. The hosts could not match Arsenal’s attacking sharpness in the final third.
Leandro Trossard, who was directly involved in both goals, was named Player of the Match for his influential display, underlining Arsenal’s strong start in Europe as they aim to progress deep into the competition.
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FELIX MAKONA
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