Alessia Russo scored a hat-trick as Arsenal beat Benfica 3-0 in the Women’s Champions League, securing a decisive victory for the English side.
Russo scored all three of Arsenal’s goals in the match, delivering the performance that separated the teams. Benfica failed to find a reply as Arsenal completed a clean-sheet win.
The treble also brought a significant individual achievement for Russo. She became England’s all-time leading goalscorer in the Women’s Champions League, setting a new national record in the competition.
The result leaves Arsenal with a 3-0 victory over Benfica, while Russo’s three-goal display places her at the top of England’s scoring list for the tournament.
