Mead, Russo inspire Arsenal to first Women’s Champions League win

PARIS: England attackers Beth Mead and Alessia Russo helped Arsenal beat Benfica 2-0 on Thursday as the Women’s Champions League holders claimed their first win in this season’s tournament. Mead and Russo made their contributions in the final 33 minutes in Lisbon, after the Gunners had lost 2-1 at home to Lyon last week. Benfica are in the 15th place in the 18-team table having suffered a second straight defeat. Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain are also winless after two games having lost 2-1 in the French capital to Real Madrid.