Gabriel Martinelli has been the subject of much criticism in recent times but he's stepped up off the bench to give Arsenal a crucial late lead away to Athletic Club.
The Brazilian had been on the pitch for just 36 seconds when he stuck the ball past Unai Simón to silence the home crowd in Bilbao.
It was a brilliant goal from the Brazilian, who latched onto a pass from fellow sub Leandro Trossard to race through and compose himself before slotting home.
⏰ 65’: Leandro Trossard is substituted on
⏰ 71’: Gabriel Martinelli is substituted on💥 72’: Gabriel Martinelli scores & Leandro Trossard assists pic.twitter.com/dwDZqiCzhk
— DailyAFC (@DailyAFC) September 16, 2025
There were just 36 seconds between Gabriel Martinelli coming on for Eberechi Eze and the Brazilian opening the scoring for Arsenal.
Only one substitute last season (Ademola Lookman vs Club Brugge – 35 secs) scored quicker after coming off the bench in the 2024-25 campaign #UCLpic.twitter.com/j6pBBKV1Gg
— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) September 16, 2025
Former Real Sociedad player Mikel Arteta looks like he might just have the Midas touch on his return to the Basque country.
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