Barcola Scores Hat-Trick as Liverpool Thrash LASK 6-3 in Champions League Goal-Fest

According to a report by the Evening Standard on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Bradley Barcola scored his first Champions League hat-trick for Liverpool as the English side defeated LASK 6-3 in a nine-goal encounter in Austria.

The French forward delivered an impressive performance to silence early criticism following his £123 million move from Paris Saint-Germain during the summer transfer window.

Barcola had faced questions about his contribution after Liverpool made an underwhelming start to the season, but his display against LASK provided a timely response.

Liverpool dominated proceedings for long periods, creating numerous opportunities against the Austrian champions. The visitors registered 19 shots in the first half alone, highlighting their attacking superiority as they established a commanding advantage before the interval.

Ronald Araujo opened the scoring midway through the first half, rising above Alemao to head home Kostas Tsimikas’ corner. The goal gave Liverpool the breakthrough they had been seeking and was followed by another strike just 95 seconds later.

Barcola brought his team’s attacking pressure to bear when he finished a move involving Rio Ngumoha and Lewis Koumas. The forward swept the ball home with a first-time effort to register his first goal for Liverpool.

The 24-year-old then doubled his tally before half-time, converting Florian Wirtz’s incisive pass with a composed finish past the LASK goalkeeper. The goal capped an excellent opening period for Barcola, who had previously struggled to make the expected impact following his expensive transfer.

Liverpool continued their attacking display after the restart, with Jeremie Frimpong extending their advantage six minutes into the second half. The right-back headed home Tsimikas’ cross to make it 4-0.

Robert Ljubicic pulled a goal back for LASK, but Liverpool quickly restored their momentum through Koumas, who scored his first Champions League goal after having two earlier efforts ruled out for offside.

Barcola completed his hat-trick with a close-range finish at the far post midway through the second half, taking his tally to three goals on a memorable evening for the Frenchman.

LASK managed to add two late goals through Florian Flecker as Liverpool’s defensive organisation deteriorated in the closing stages. However, the late strikes did little to change the outcome of the contest, with the visitors holding on for a 6-3 victory.

Wirtz also impressed in an attacking display that offered encouragement to Liverpool, while Barcola emerged as the standout performer after delivering his first major statement since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain.

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