Arsenal Women 3-0 Win Over Benfica

Alessia Russo scored a hat-trick to give Arsenal a 3-0 win over Benfica on Saturday. Her three goals made her the highest-scoring English player in the Women's Champions League. The win pushed Arsenal to second place in the league-phase table, keeping hope alive after a shaky start. Slegers' side had only two wins from seven league matches, but the victory against Tottenham earlier gave a boost. Russo's spot-kick sealed the 200th goal of her club during Slegers' tenure, a milestone that stunned the crowd. Olivia Smith and Caitlin Foord also contributed, with Smith setting up the first goal. Benfica's defense held firm, but Arsenal's relentless pressure left them exposed. The match was a turning point, signaling Arsenal's potential resurgence in Europe.