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Benfica loses to Arsenal in women's Champions League

Benfica faced Arsenal in the Women's Champions League, suffering a 1-0 defeat despite showing determination.

30 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Benfica faced Arsenal in the third round of the group stage of the Women's Champions League and lost by the narrow margin of 1-0. The team's coach, Ivan Baptista, expressed that his team wanted to show "identity" and was willing to "fight for points until the end" of the match.

Arsenal player Alessia Russo stood out by scoring a "hat-trick," becoming the leading English scorer in the competition. This victory also marks an important milestone for the British team in this phase of the league.

Despite the defeat, Benfica remains in a reasonably good position in the competition, although they have now recorded their second loss in the Women's Champions League, as reported by Público.

Reports indicate that the Benfica team still holds some hope of qualifying for the play-off of the competition. The team's determination to fight for points was evident during the match, as highlighted by Baptista.

The game took place in a competitive atmosphere, where both teams sought to impose their style. However, Arsenal was able to capitalize on opportunities and secure the win.

The teams are now preparing for the upcoming rounds, with Benfica looking to reverse its performance in the next matches and keep their qualification hopes alive.

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