Arsenal have created European Cup/Champions League history following their big win against Athletic Bilbao.
Arsenal began their 2025/26 Champions League journey with a statement win over Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday night.
Second-half substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard made the difference at San Mamés. Martinelli broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute with a composed finish past Unai Simón, before Trossard sealed the result in the 87th minute with a precise strike.
The Gunners not only collected three points but also etched their name into the record books. They are now the first team in European Cup/Champions League history to record six consecutive victories over Spanish opposition.
This remarkable run includes back-to-back triumphs against Sevilla in the 2023/24 campaign, followed by wins over Girona and Real Madrid last season. Declan Rice memorably scored twice from free-kicks to knock Madrid out with a 5-1 aggregate victory.
Arsenal’s success in Bilbao adds another chapter to that streak, and Mikel Arteta’s men will look to extend the record further when they face Olympiacos on October 1 before hosting Atlético Madrid on October 21.
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Arsenal’s Six Straight Wins vs Spanish Opposition
- Sevilla (Away) – 2-1
- Sevilla (Home) – 2-0
- Girona (Away) – 2-1
- Real Madrid (Home) – 3-0
- Real Madrid (Away) – 2-1
- Athletic Bilbao (Away) – 2-0
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