Russo scores hat-trick as Arsenal beat Benfica 3-0

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 22:44 · Archive

Alessia Russo scored a hat-trick as Arsenal defeated Benfica 3-0 in the Women's Champions League, becoming England's all-time leading goalscorer in the competition.

The Guardian reports that the victory sent Arsenal up to second in the league phase table. The match came after Arsenal's north London derby win against Tottenham, with the club having struggled in front of goal during the opening two months of the season. The Guardian noted that Arsenal had previously come away 3-0 winners against Benfica last year, with the Portuguese side proving hard to break down in that encounter as well.

According to The Guardian, manager Renée Slegers made three changes for the match, with Ona Batlle returning to right-back and summer signings Élisa De Almeida and Géraldine Reuteler making their full debuts. Benfica arrived in London in confident form following consecutive comfortable domestic wins.

How it is being reported

• Alessia Russo makes history with hat-trick as Arsenal claim much-needed Champions League winArsenal 3-0 Benfica: Russo eased the pressure on Renee Slegers on her way to becoming the leading English scorer in competition historyIndependent Sport · 28 Oct, 22:51
• Alessia Russo makes history with hat-trick as Arsenal cruise to Benfica winAlessia Russo wrote herself into the history books once again as she became the highest English goalscorer in the Women’s Champions League. Her hat-trick gave Arsenal a 3-0 win over Benfica to send the Gunners up to second in the league phase table. It is safe to say that Arsenal’s season has yet to fully burst into life. Struggles in front of goal, unforced errors and rather lackadaisical performances have defined the opening two months. Saturday’s north London derby win did, however, feel like it could be a springboard for some much-needed momentum, a gritty performance that could…The Guardian · 28 Oct, 22:21
• Russo scores hat-trick as Arsenal beat BenficaAlessia Russo becomes England's all-time leading goalscorer in the Women's Champions League with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Benfica.BBC Sport · 28 Oct, 22:19
• History-maker Russo scores hat-trick as Arsenal dismiss BenficaAlessia Russo became the highest-ever English goalscorer in Women's Champions League history with a hat-trick against Benfica as Arsenal won 3-0 in their league phase match.Sky Sports · 28 Oct, 22:10

In this story: Alessia Russo · Arsenal · Benfica · England · Renée Slegers

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