Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Arsenal: Martinelli and Trossard guide Gunners to victory in Champions League opener in Bilbao 

Arsenal substitutes Gabi Martinelli and Leo Trossard guide glorious Gunners to victory in Bilbao at a fevered San Mames  

Arsenal substitute Gabi Martinelli's goal a mere 36 seconds after replacing Eze guides Gunners to victory in Bilbao.

Travelling Gooners here at the now empty San Mames sing: “You’ve Only Come To See The Arsenal” after the Gunners hard-fought 2-0 win over Atheltic Club here in Bilbao pic.twitter.com/h4PoTqYL13

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Gabriel Martinelli scores 36 seconds after coming off the bench

Fellow substitute Leandro Trossard scores a second late on

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Two late goals from substitutes Martinelli and Trossard sealed a win for Arsenal in the fevered atmosphere of the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on Tuesday evening, as the Gunners kicked-off their Champions League campaign with a battling victory. 

In front of 51,059 supporters in the Basque Country, Martinelli scored just 36 seconds after being introduced, with Belgium forward Trossard deftly sending the Brazil attacker through on goal in the 71st minute.

The 24-year-old returned the favour by feeding Trossard to slot home the Gunners second goal in the 86th minute - delighting the 2,500 travelling Gooners high up in the gods.

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