Athletic Club 0 - 2 Arsenal FC — Highlights & Result

Arsenal FC began their UEFA Champions League campaign in style on September 16, 2025, securing a solid 2-0 victory away against Athletic Club on matchday one. The Gunners delivered a professional performance on the road, silencing a passionate home crowd and claiming all three points to kick off their European journey on the right foot.

For Arsenal, this clean-sheet win provides an ideal foundation in the newly formatted group phase, establishing early momentum and boosting confidence for the tougher fixtures ahead. Securing an away win against Spanish opposition is always a notable achievement in continental competition.

Meanwhile, Athletic Club will be disappointed to start their Champions League campaign with a defeat on home soil. However, with plenty of matches still remaining in the league phase, the Basque side will look to regroup quickly as they aim to bounce back and secure their first points of the tournament in their upcoming fixtures.