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Russo breaks England Women's Champions League scoring record with Arsenal hat-trick
The striker's three goals against Benfica made her the all-time leading English scorer in the Women's Champions League, as Arsenal won 3-0 to move up to second in the league phase.
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Alessia Russo became the highest-ever English goalscorer in the Women's Champions League after netting a hat-trick as Arsenal defeated Benfica 3-0 in their league phase fixture.
The result moved Arsenal up to second place in the league phase table. According to The Guardian, the Gunners had endured a difficult opening to the season marked by struggles in front of goal and unforced errors, with a north London derby win the previous Saturday offering a potential turning point.
Russo described the achievement as 'special' following the match, according to ESPN. The hat-trick represented the latest landmark in a record-breaking run for the England forward.
Arsenal's 3-0 victory was comprehensive throughout, with Russo providing all of the goals to secure the win and cement her place in the competition's history books.
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- BBC Sport — Russo scores hat-trick as Arsenal beat Benfica
- The Guardian — Alessia Russo makes history with hat-trick as Arsenal cruise to Benfica win
- Sky Sports — History-maker Russo scores hat-trick as Arsenal dismiss Benfica
- ESPN — Arsenal's Russo revels in 'special' UWCL hat trick
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