Alessia Russo makes history with hat-trick as Arsenal cruise to Benfica win
Alessia 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.
Key points
- Alessia Russo wrote herself into the history books once again as she became the highest English goal-scorer in the Women’s Champions League.
- 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 kickstart Renée Slegers’ side into life.
- It is safe to say that Arsenal’s season has yet to fully burst into life.
Alessia 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.
Her hat-trick gave Arsenal a 3-0 win over Benfica to send the Gunners up to second in the league phase table.
Additional details
- Struggles in front of goal, unforced errors and rather lackadaisical performances have defined the opening two months.
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