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Viktor Gyökeres Sustains Head Injury in Collision with Athletic Bilbao

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An unfortunate moment for the striker.

Arsenal faced Athletic Bilbao in their first match of the new UEFA Champions League season, but the game took a worrying turn for one of their players.

Details: During the first half, Viktor Gyökeres collided with his teammate, defender William Saliba, resulting in a significant head injury. The impact led to a deep cut and bleeding. Thankfully, after receiving medical care for several minutes, the Swedish striker returned to the field with his head wrapped in a bandage.

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At the same time, Athletic Bilbao achieved a notable milestone for Spanish clubs in the UEFA Champions League, a feat last seen in 1955.

Reminder: The official Champions League website has released the complete fixture list for the 2025/26 season. The eight matchdays are set for September 16, 2025, to January 28, 2026. Our editorial team has compiled the full schedule for the tournament.


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