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Arsenal Women beat Benfica 3-0 as Russo hits hat-trick and sets England scoring record

Arsenal Women beat Benfica 3-0 as Russo hits hat-trick and sets England scoring record
World Sports · 23:02:02 - Thursday, 29 October 2026

Arsenal Women secured a 3-0 victory over Benfica in the Women's Champions League, with Alessia Russo scoring a hat-trick to become England's all-time leading goalscorer in the competition.

Russo makes history

The England forward's three goals took her past the previous record for most Women's Champions League goals by an English player. The win gives Arsenal a strong position in their group.

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