AFCON 2025
Arsenal marked their 2025/2026 Champions League campaign with a convincing win over Athletic Bilbao at the San Makes on Tuesday evening.
Two second half goals from Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli and Belgian winger Leandro Trossard sealed the win for the Gunners.
Meanwhile reigning Belgian champions, Royale Union SG marked their debut appearance in the UEFA Champions League with an impressive win away at PSG.
Royale Union SG brush the their host aside in a dominant 3-1 win at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven.
Canadian forward Promise David put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot in the ninth minute after Ricardo Pepi brought down his opponent in the box.
Ruben van Bommel came close to equalizing minutes later but his shit went off the crossbar.
Anouar Air El Hadi doubled the lead few minutes into the break from a sublime strike into the bottom corner.
The home side came close to reducing the deficit ten minutes into the second half but Ismael Saibari couldn’t control his strike towards goal.
Kevin MacAlister put the tie beyond the reach of the host as he latches onto a cross from a corner kick to make it 3-0.
Ruben van Bommel scored a late consolation for PSV but the visitors left Eindhoven with maximum points on a memorable night for the club.
