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Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool thrash LASK

Liverpool secured a 6-3 victory over LASK at the Raiffeisen Arena on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, in a Champions League match that saw the English side dominate the opening phase with 19 shots. The win was highlighted by a hat-trick from Bradley Barcola, who scored for Liverpool in the 24th, 37th, and 66th minutes, establishing a commanding lead for the visitors.

The scoring opened with Ronald Araujo striking in the 22nd minute, giving Liverpool the first breakthrough. Barcola responded in the 24th minute, and added a second goal in the 37th minute, completing a rapid double for the forward. The first half concluded with Liverpool firmly in control.

The second half continued the onslaught as Jeremie Frimpong extended the lead in the 51st minute. LASK pulled one back when Robert Ljubicic scored in the 63rd minute, but Barcola completed his hat-trick in the 66th minute. Lewis Koumas then made it 5-1 for Liverpool with a strike in the 72nd minute.

Substitutions altered the dynamics when Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez replaced Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo in the 62nd minute. Their introduction coincided with a brief resurgence from the hosts, as Florian Flecker netted twice for LASK in quick succession, first in the 74th minute and again in the 77th minute, reducing the deficit to three goals.

The match concluded with Liverpool maintaining their advantage, the final scoreline reflecting a high-scoring encounter that underscored Barcola's impact and Liverpool's offensive potency.

This report also draws on coverage from London Evening Standard, The New York Times, Liverpool.com, Rush The Kop.

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