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Champions League | League Stage
Sep 16, 2025 at 5.45pm UK
 
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The Match

Match Report

Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard inspire Arsenal to victory off the bench as the Gunners open their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in San Mames.

Team News

Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Athletic Bilbao and Arsenal.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Athletic Bilbao and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's Champions League league phase clash against Athletic Bilbao.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Athletic Bilbao.

Build-up
Arsenal's Mikel Merino pictured on October 1, 2024
Arsenal lineup vs. Athletic Bilbao confirmed as Mikel Arteta deals "real blow" with one change
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta makes just the one change to his starting lineup for Tuesday's Champions League opener against Athletic Bilbao.
Sep 16, 16:39
 Charles Watts/Ethan Nwaneri composite image
Arsenal backed to set new Champions League record in Athletic Bilbao clash as Mikel Arteta sent Ethan Nwaneri message
Arsenal are backed to make history in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Athletic Bilbao, but Mikel Arteta is warned that he could deal a "real blow" to one of his Hale End talents.
Sep 16, 11:29
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on November 6, 2024
Arsenal team news for Athletic Bilbao clash revealed as Mikel Arteta drops Bukayo Saka Man City hint
Mikel Arteta delivers the latest team news ahead of Arsenal's Champions League clash with Athletic Bilbao and answers a transfer question regarding Nico Williams.
Sep 15, 20:17
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on August 31, 2025
Arsenal can set new Champions League winning record against Athletic Bilbao after Real Madrid pummelling
Arsenal could set a new Champions League record with victory over Athletic Bilbao in their opening league phase encounter on Tuesday evening.
Sep 15, 17:54
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on July 31, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Athletic Bilbao: Predicted XI for Champions League clash after Martin Odegaard injury update
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's Champions League league phase clash against Athletic Bilbao.
Sep 14, 09:58
 Martin Zubimendi celebrates scoring for Arsenal on September 13, 2025
Athletic Bilbao vs. Arsenal: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Champions League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to tune into Tuesday's Champions League clash between Athletic Bilbao and Arsenal, including TV and streaming options.
Sep 13, 17:35
 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard goes down injured on September 13, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Athletic Bilbao: Martin Odegaard, William Saliba latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Athletic Bilbao.
Sep 13, 16:11