Lionesses star Alessia Russo sends message to Arsenal fans after helping Gunners secure Women's Champions League group-stage football

The Gunners cruised into the main event of the Champions League after Lia Walti, Mariona Caldentey, Frida Maanum, and Beth Mead were on target at Meadow Park on Thursday evening. The Gunners had a one-goal deficit to overturn and after an intense first quarter, they gradually grew into the game to outclass their Swedish opponents.

Russo had a decent outing in the European clash. She dropped deep several times to link-up play and played a key role in creating Arsenal's second of the night to put her team in front for the first time in the tie.

After picking up a comfortable victory, Russo was excited to compete among the best in Europe in the Champions League. She shared her emotions on Instagram and wrote: "And the Champions League nights continue 🙌".

Russo will get to know her group-stage opponents after the Champions League draw on Friday. Whereas, she will be back on the pitch on Sunday against Leicester City in a WSL clash at King Power Stadium.