Bradley Barcola Nets Hat-Trick as Liverpool Overpower LASK in 6-3 Champions League Thriller

Bradley Barcola scores his first Liverpool hat-trick in a 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK. Catch the full match report and key highlights here.

Editorial Desk

October 15, 2026 2 Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Vienna, Austria — Bradley Barcola silenced his critics on Wednesday by netting his first goals for Liverpool, securing a hat-trick in a dominant 6-3 victory over Champions League debutants LASK. The result spoiled the Austrian club’s inaugural home match in the elite European competition.

The offensive onslaught saw Ronald Araujo record his first goal for the club, while Jeremie Frimpong contributed a header. Lewis Koumas also added his name to the scoresheet after having two previous efforts ruled out by the offside flag.

Manager Andoni Iraola saw his squad respond decisively following a disappointing 3-0 Premier League loss to Manchester City last Sunday. That previous defeat occurred shortly after City was found guilty of 114 breaches of financial regulations.

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Despite the attacking success, Iraola expressed concerns regarding the team’s defensive stability. LASK managed to find the net through Robert Ljubicic and a quick-fire double from Florian Flecker, who scored twice in the span of three second-half minutes.

The victory marks Liverpool’s second win of the campaign, following their opening 2-1 triumph over Atletico Madrid. Conversely, LASK remains winless in the group stage after suffering a 1-0 loss to AEK Athens in September.

For Barcola, the performance provided a significant boost after facing intense scrutiny regarding his form following a high-profile transfer. The French forward’s three-goal haul served as a definitive response to the pressure surrounding his early tenure at the club.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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