Alessia Russo scores hat-trick as Arsenal beat Benfica 3-0 in Women's Champions League

Published: 29 October 2026 · 10:20 GST

UEFA Champions League history was made on Wednesday as Alessia Russo scored a hat-trick in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Benfica, a performance that lifted her to the top of the English scoring chart in the women’s competition.

Arsenal’s victory was reported by BBC Sport and Sky Sports, with both outlets saying Russo became England’s all-time leading goalscorer in the Women’s Champions League after her three goals against Benfica.

The Guardian also reported the same scoreline and milestone, describing the striker’s display as the decisive factor in Arsenal’s league-phase win.

BBC Sport and Sky Sports each reported the match on 28 October 2026. The Guardian’s coverage added that the result moved Arsenal up to second in the league phase table.

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