According to a report by BBC Sport on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Arsenal Women secured a massive 3-0 victory over SL Benfica Women in their UEFA Women's Champions League match.

Arsenal went into the match determined to get a positive result, and they showed their attacking strength by putting Benfica under pressure as they looked for an early goal. The hosts continued to push forward and were rewarded in the 39th minute when Russo found the back of the net after receiving an assist from Caitlin Foord.

The goal gave Arsenal the confidence to take control of the contest, although Benfica managed to prevent the hosts from adding to their lead before half-time, leaving the visitors with hope of getting back into the game after the break.

However, Arsenal continued where they left off in the first half, and Russo doubled her tally in the 66th minute after being set up by Steph Catley, putting the Gunners in a comfortable position as Benfica struggled to find a response.

The home side did not stop there, as they continued to search for another goal to put the result beyond doubt. Their efforts paid off in the 79th minute when Russo converted a penalty, completing her hat-trick and sealing an impressive victory for Arsenal.

Benfica tried to make changes in an attempt to improve their performance, but Arsenal remained organised and did not allow the visitors to find a way back into the match. The Gunners also made several substitutions late in the game as they managed their advantage until the final whistle.

The victory will give Arsenal a major boost as they continue their European campaign, with Russo's three goals proving decisive in a match where the hosts made their chances count.

With the crucial three points, Arsenal Women moved to seventh position on the UEFA Women's Champions League table, while SL Benfica Women dropped to 11th place with just one point, leaving the Portuguese side under pressure to improve their results in the remaining fixtures.