Alessia Russo became England's all-time leading goalscorer in the Women's Champions League with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Benfica.

The 27-year-old forward struck in the 39th minute with a sublime sweeping finish for her 21st goal in the competition, which put her level alongside Fran Kirby.

But she soon claimed the standalone record with a glancing header from a corner to ensure Arsenal secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

Russo rounded off the perfect evening at Meadow Park with her third, converting from the penalty spot to take her tally to 23 goals in Europe.

After a slow start to the season that saw her blank in her first five matches, Russo has now scored nine goals in her past seven games for club and country.

Caitlin Foord, who had won the penalty for Arsenal when she was brought down by Catarina Amado, thought she had scored a fourth for the Gunners, but it was ruled out for offside following a quick check by the Video Assistant Referee.

It is another result that helps to relieve the pressure on Arsenal boss Renee Slegers, who was facing growing scrutiny following a five-game winless run in the WSL.

They snapped that unfortunate streak in Saturday's north London derby against Tottenham and a second successive victory will only boost Arsenal's confidence.

The victory lifts the Gunners up to second and helps their chances of qualifying for the knockout phase of the competition, while Benfica drop to 11th.

More to follow.

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Alessia Russo became England's all-time leading goalscorer in the Women's Champions League with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Benfica.

The 27-year-old forward struck in the 39th minute with a sublime sweeping finish for her 21st goal in the competition, which put her level alongside Fran Kirby.

But she soon claimed the standalone record with a glancing header from a corner to ensure Arsenal secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

Russo rounded off the perfect evening at Meadow Park with her third, converting from the penalty spot to take her tally to 23 goals in Europe.

After a slow start to the season that saw her blank in her first five matches, Russo has now scored nine goals in her past seven games for club and country.

Caitlin Foord, who had won the penalty for Arsenal when she was brought down by Catarina Amado, thought she had scored a fourth for the Gunners, but it was ruled out for offside following a quick check by the Video Assistant Referee.

It is another result that helps to relieve the pressure on Arsenal boss Renee Slegers, who was facing growing scrutiny following a five-game winless run in the WSL.

They snapped that unfortunate streak in Saturday's north London derby against Tottenham and a second successive victory will only boost Arsenal's confidence.

The victory lifts the Gunners up to second and helps their chances of qualifying for the knockout phase of the competition, while Benfica drop to 11th.

More to follow.

Alessia Russo became England's all-time leading goalscorer in the Women's Champions League with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Benfica.

The 27-year-old forward struck in the 39th minute with a sublime sweeping finish for her 21st goal in the competition, which put her level alongside Fran Kirby.

But she soon claimed the standalone record with a glancing header from a corner to ensure Arsenal secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

Russo rounded off the perfect evening at Meadow Park with her third, converting from the penalty spot to take her tally to 23 goals in Europe.

After a slow start to the season that saw her blank in her first five matches, Russo has now scored nine goals in her past seven games for club and country.

Caitlin Foord, who had won the penalty for Arsenal when she was brought down by Catarina Amado, thought she had scored a fourth for the Gunners, but it was ruled out for offside following a quick check by the Video Assistant Referee.

It is another result that helps to relieve the pressure on Arsenal boss Renee Slegers, who was facing growing scrutiny following a five-game winless run in the WSL.

They snapped that unfortunate streak in Saturday's north London derby against Tottenham and a second successive victory will only boost Arsenal's confidence.

The victory lifts the Gunners up to second and helps their chances of qualifying for the knockout phase of the competition, while Benfica drop to 11th.

More to follow.

Alessia Russo became England's all-time leading goalscorer in the Women's Champions League with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Benfica.

The 27-year-old forward struck in the 39th minute with a sublime sweeping finish for her 21st goal in the competition, which put her level alongside Fran Kirby.

But she soon claimed the standalone record with a glancing header from a corner to ensure Arsenal secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

Russo rounded off the perfect evening at Meadow Park with her third, converting from the penalty spot to take her tally to 23 goals in Europe.

After a slow start to the season that saw her blank in her first five matches, Russo has now scored nine goals in her past seven games for club and country.

Caitlin Foord, who had won the penalty for Arsenal when she was brought down by Catarina Amado, thought she had scored a fourth for the Gunners, but it was ruled out for offside following a quick check by the Video Assistant Referee.

It is another result that helps to relieve the pressure on Arsenal boss Renee Slegers, who was facing growing scrutiny following a five-game winless run in the WSL.

They snapped that unfortunate streak in Saturday's north London derby against Tottenham and a second successive victory will only boost Arsenal's confidence.

The victory lifts the Gunners up to second and helps their chances of qualifying for the knockout phase of the competition, while Benfica drop to 11th.

More to follow.