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Alessia Russo scores hat trick as Arsenal defeats Benfica in UWCL

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 9:01 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Alessia Russo scores hat trick as Arsenal defeats Benfica in UWCL

Summary

Alessia Russo scored a hat trick against Benfica in the UEFA Women's Champions League on Wednesday, leading Arsenal to a 3-0 victory. This performance marked Russo's achievement as the all-time leading English goalscorer in the tournament's history. The match showcased Arsenal's dominant display at home, advancing their campaign in the competition. Arsenal will look to build on this momentum in their next fixture.

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By the Numbers

•Alessia Russo scored three goals against Benfica.
•Arsenal won the match 3-0.
•Russo became the all-time leading English goalscorer in UWCL.
•The game took place on October 28, 2026.
•Arsenal aims to continue their strong performance in upcoming matches.

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9:52 AMESPN Soccer — Arsenal's Russo revels in 'special' UWCL hat trick

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Alessia Russo reveled in her "special" hat trick against Benfica as she became the all-time leading English goalscorer in the Women's Champions League following Arsenal's comprehensive 3-0 win on Wednesday.
— ESPN Soccerby Nina Hristova

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