FT: Benfica 0 - 2 Arsenal
Second-half goals from Mead and Russo gave Arsenal important win and first in this season's competition
FT: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Man Utd - Rolfo scored stunning first goal
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Benfica 0-1 Arsenal
Anita Asante
Former Arsenal defender on Disney+
It's been a difficult game for Arsenal because Benfica have been really diligent and organised.
I think sometimes it's about navigating these Champions League games when you've not been at your best.
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Another change for Arsenal as Olivia Smith comes off and Caitlin Foord is on.
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What did I say? I called it (20:15) ...shame I don't have the same clarity in the bookies... Arsenal to win one-nil (by an own goal I predicted earlier).
Daniel, London
Daniel at 20:15 could have a point. He predicted a laboured 1-0 to Arsenal via an own goal. He was voted down for that post. There’s time left to maybe prove him wrong.
Grahame
Benfica 0-1 Arsenal
Uefa have now given the goal to Beth Mead instead of a Diana Gomes own goal, which they had originally said.
Seeing it again, Mead does indeed swing out a leg when on the ground, to send the ball into the net.
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Brilliantly done, James (21:13). Can you come back in 10 minutes and say Arsenal haven't had another shot since the goal?
Steve
James St Albans (21:13)…ha ha. Good timing.
Lynne - St Albans
Benfica 0-1 Arsenal
Two changes for Arsenal and an excellent duo to bring on as Stina Blackstenius, who scored the only goal in the Champions League final in May, and Lioness Chloe Kelly come on for Beth Mead and Kyra Cooney-Cross.
Benfica 0-1 Arsenal
Anita Asante
Former Arsenal defender on Disney+
That's an absolute blow for Benfica, who have largely defended so well.
There's nothing the goalkeeper could do about it. There's a slight touch from Beth Mead, who initiated that press.
Mead shows real determination to get to the ball first and she forced Benfica into a mistake.
It should be a catalyst for Arsenal to be more aggressive, more on the front foot and raise the energy levels.
Beth Mead
Arsenal hit the front in very fortunate fashion, but they won't care about that.
Mariona Caldentey crosses from the right, aiming for Beth Mead in the middle, but Benfica defender Beatriz Cameirao can only send it against team-mate Diana Gomes.
It looks like she gets the final touch, but it is actually Beth Mead, on the ground, who swings out a leg and steers the ball over the goal-line.
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Same old story this season - lots of possession but no cutting edge. Tonight we’ve had 70% of the ball but no shot on target.
James - St Albans
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Benfica's Lucia Alves is down and clutching her face after an incident with Olivia Smith. The home player is claiming Smith elbowed her, but the official says it was nothing intentional and there is no card for the Arsenal winger.
Benfica 0-0 Arsenal
Back under way in Lisbon. Can Arsenal push on and return to London with the three points in the bag?
Benfica 0-0 Arsenal
Anita Asante
Former Arsenal defender on Disney+
Arsenal need a catalyst, a spark, a series of actions, whether that's a tackle or something to bring them energy.
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Huge difference between Man Utd on earlier and Arsenal now - Utd look hungry and a team pulling in one direction - Arsenal look like a team resting on last season's glory.
James, Glasgow
FT: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Manchester United
Manchester United midfielder Julia Zigiotti Olme speaking to Disney+: "That was a tough game – a lot of running, a lot of blocking, a lot of heart from the team, so I’m happy to get the win.
On the significance of the victory: "It’s so important. The first quarter of the season we have been really good and to show it off in the Champions League as well. Today wasn’t our best game, but we showed we are proud to be Man Utd players. [It was] an important three points.
"Every player that came in made a difference. They helped the team gain energy from those on the pitch. They gave everything."
On having a player sent off: "It’s important for us to know that even though things happened, we can stand up for ourselves and show that we are good at defending, even though we don’t have the ball."
FT: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Manchester United
Manchester United forward Fridolina Rolfo speaking to Disney+: "It feels great at the moment. We fought really hard today, it was a tough one and super happy with the three points – [we had a] strong mentality.
“We knew we were playing a good team, Spanish teams are always technically good. It was important we scored an early goal. The game changed a bit when we got a red card. Mentally it was a game where a lot changed. It felt great [to score]. It was my first goal for this club [so] it means a lot."
On Man Utd using their squad: "You can see today we had players on the bench who could make a great impact. We needed players who could run a lot and win those duels. We need the whole team, not just the starting XI."
On significance of playing in the Champions League: "I can tell it means a lot to the club. There are so many girls that have been waiting for this and I’m super happy to feel the energy around the team. We’re doing great at the moment so I hope we can continue like this.”
FT: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Manchester United
In case you missed it earlier on, Manchester United made it two wins out of two in the Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory in Spain against Atletico Madrid, despite having to play the whole second half with only 10 players.
Let's get some reaction to that one now.
Benfica 0-0 Arsenal
Goalless in Lisbon. Lotte Wubben-Moy will feel she should have done better than send a six-yard header wide when unmarked in the Gunners' best chance.
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Arsenal could really do with a win today, especially as their next Champions League games are glamour ones against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in November, before the Gunners entertain Dutch side Twente and travel to Belgium to face Leuven in December.
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Arsenal once again too slow, too many sideways and backward passes and too scared to have a shot. Something is wrong because they don’t look bothered. The team needs a huge shake-up.
Robin, Gillingham
Benfica 0-0 Arsenal
Anita Asante
Former Arsenal defender on Disney+
It's a really good ball deep into the box. The pace of the header she gets forces Van Domselaar to make a really good save to palm it away.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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1 Barcelona | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 6 |
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2 Real Madrid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
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3 Wolfsburg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
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4 OL Lyonnes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
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5 Manchester United | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
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6 Chelsea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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7 OH Leuven | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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8 Atlético Madrid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
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9 Arsenal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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10 Juventus | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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11 Bayern Munich | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 |
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12 Twente | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
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13 Paris FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
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14 Vålerenga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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15 SL Benfica | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
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16 Paris Saint-Germain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
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17 Roma | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 |
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18 St. Pölten | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | -9 | 0 |
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Manager: Ivan Baptista
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Manager: Renee Slegers
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
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