"Martinelli scored just 36 seconds after coming on - Arsenal's fastest ever substitute goal in the Champions League - before fellow alteration Trossard put the Gunners out of sight in the 87th minute at San Mames. Trossard and Martinelli assisted each other for their goals, marking the first time Arsenal substitutes have combined for multiple goals in a single Champions League game."
""Something that we always discuss is that the finishers have to impact the game, and Gabi and Leo came on to make the difference for the team," said Arteta. "They were outstanding and the rest of the team as well. In many moments, they were at a very good level. "It means that [Gabi and Leo] are connected and they feel that they are really, really important. We have discussed that a lot. We're going to need that."
Arsenal beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at San Mames thanks to substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. Martinelli scored 36 seconds after coming on, the fastest ever substitute goal for Arsenal in the Champions League, and Trossard added a late goal in the 87th minute. The two substitutes assisted each other, marking the first time Arsenal substitutes combined for multiple goals in a single Champions League match. Arsenal have won five straight group-stage matches for the first time since a six-game run from December 2004 to November 2005. Impactful short appearances from bench players highlighted squad depth and match-clinching finishing.
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