Alessia Russo becomes highest English scorer in Women's Champions League
Alessia Russo scored three goals to become England's leading goal-scorer in the Women's Champions League. This sent Arsenal to victory.
Russo scored just before half-time with a great finish. Russo added a headed goal from a corner early in the second half.
Russo completed her hat-trick from the penalty spot. Arsenal moved to second in the league phase.
Benfica fought hard in the first half. Arsenal took over after the break.
The win gave Arsenal crucial momentum. Arsenal had struggled to break through in recent weeks.
Barcelona await in a fortnight. This performance showed Arsenal is finding their form at a key stage of the European campaign.
- 3
- Goals scored
- 3-0 over Benfica
- Final score
- Second
- League position
- Barcelona
- Opponent next
Why it mattersRusso's achievement confirms her as England's greatest Women's Champions League goal-scorer. Arsenal's win keeps them in the hunt for the title.
AustraliaArsenal is one of the most-watched women's football clubs in Australia; Russo is a global star fans follow closely.
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