Liverpool Thrash LASK Linz 6-3 as Bradley Barcola Scores Hat-Trick

Liverpool claimed an emphatic 6-3 victory away to LASK Linz in the second round of the UEFA Champions League league phase, with Bradley Barcola scoring a hat-trick.

The visitors took control early on, with Ronald Araujo opening the scoring with a header from Kostas Tsimikas’ corner in the 22nd minute. Barcola doubled Liverpool’s advantage just two minutes later after a fine run from Rio Ngumoha.

The French winger struck again in the 37th minute, finishing off a move involving Florian Wirtz to give Liverpool a comfortable 3-0 lead at half-time.

Jeremie Frimpong made it four in the 51st minute, heading home another Tsimikas cross. LASK pulled one back through Robert Ljubicic in the 63rd minute, but Barcola completed his hat-trick three minutes later after being set up by Frimpong.

Lewis Koumas added Liverpool’s sixth in the 72nd minute, with Frimpong providing his second assist of the night. The hosts responded with two late goals from Florian Flecker in the 75th and 77th minutes, but Liverpool held on for an entertaining victory.

Despite their impressive attacking display, Liverpool will have concerns over their defensive performance after conceding twice in the closing stages.