Overview
- Beth Mead was awarded the opener in the 57th minute after an initial own-goal ruling on Diana Gomes was corrected.
- Alessia Russo secured the result in the 89th minute by finishing a Chloe Kelly free kick.
- Daphne van Domselaar protected the clean sheet with key interventions, including a sharp save from a Gomes header and a stoppage-time block.
- Arsenal controlled possession in a cautious first half, while Benfica produced the best early chance from a corner.
- Mariona Caldentey initiated the breakthrough with a run and cross that created the scramble for the first goal.