Arsenal secured a 2-0 win over Athletic Club in their opening Champions League group stage match, with Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli on the scoresheet Arsenal were involved in a tough battle against Athletic Club (Image: Getty)

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal launched their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought victory against Athletic Club in the teams' first-ever competitive encounter. ‌

It's the perfect start for the Gunners , who are aiming to surpass their semi-final finish last season. The visitors had to work hard in the first half , as Athletic approached the match with final-like intensity. ‌

The atmosphere at San Mames mirrored the players' energy, and while the Arsenal defence wasn't overly tested, the Gunners' midfield trio was constantly hassled d

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