Arsenal v Benfica

UEFA Women's Champions League

Full time

Arsenal

3–0

Benfica

Match events

ArsenalBenfica

1st half

GoalGoal! Arsenal Women 1, Benfica Women 0. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.
39'1–0
Half-time1–0

2nd half

45'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Benfica Women. Andreia Norton replaces Pauleta.
64'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Benfica Women. Flourish Sabastine replaces Lúcia Alves.
64'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Benfica Women. Carolina Tristão replaces Anna Csiki.
GoalGoal! Arsenal Women 2, Benfica Women 0. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Steph Catley with a cross following a corner.
66'2–0
SubstitutionSubstitution, Arsenal Women. Leah Williamson replaces Élisa De Almeida.

Highlights

1:55Alessia Russo makes history with hat trick in Arsenal winESPN1:16Alessia Russo's brilliant finish puts Arsenal aheadESPN1:10Russo makes history with second vs. BenficaESPN0:47Alessia Russo completes her hat trick from the penalty spotESPN

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News and reaction

Match reportMan City's Blindkilde Brown hails win over Inter in Women's Champions LeagueLaura Blindkilde Brown hailed a "great result" as Manchester City earned a 4-1 victory over Inter Milan in the Women's Champions League.ESPN16m ago

Match reportBayern Munich claim UWCL win in tough PSG away tripESPN2h ago

Match report

Where to watch

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Match details

Date: Thursday 29 October 2026
Started: 7:00 am Sydney time
Venue: Meadow Park, Borehamwood
Competition: UEFA Women's Champions League
Crowd: 2,438

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Updated 11 Nov, 9:48 am