Smart free kick kickstarts Arsenal’s Champions League defence

FootballSports
17 Oct 2025 • 5:40 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Holders Arsenal secured their first Women's Champions League victory of the season, defeating Benfica 2-0 in Lisbon.
  • The Gunners, who had lost their opening fixture to Lyon, took the lead through Beth Mead's goal just before the hour mark.
  • Alessia Russo sealed the win for Arsenal with a minute remaining, converting a low free-kick from substitute Chloe Kelly.
  • Arsenal's goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar made a crucial save from Diana Gomes' header to keep the score level before half-time.
  • This win gets Arsenal's Champions League campaign up and running after their initial defeat.

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