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Bradley Barcola scores hat-trick in Liverpool's 6-3 win over LASK

Liverpool secured a high-scoring 6-3 victory against LASK in the second round of the UEFA Champions League group stage. The standout performer was French forward Bradley Barcola, who scored his first professional hat-trick, ending a goal drought that had lasted since his high-profile transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

Other scorers for Liverpool included Ronald Araújo, Jeremie Frimpong, and Lewis Koumas, who also provided an assist. Kostas Tsimikas contributed two assists during the match and notably wore the captain's armband, as manager Andoni Iraola explained that regulations regarding goalkeepers acting as captains can create practical difficulties on the pitch.

LASK's goals were provided by Robert Ljubicic and Florian Flecker, who scored twice after coming on as a substitute. Despite the high scoreline, the win maintains Liverpool's perfect record in the competition this season and provides a significant boost to the confidence of key players like Barcola and Florian Wirtz.

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Andoni Iraola · Bradley Barcola · Dietmar Kühbauer · Kostas Tsimikas · LASK · LASK Linz · Liverpool FC · Moses Usor · Raiffeisen Arena · Ronald Araújo · UEFA Champions League

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Champions League: LASK-Liverpool live [frenchfootballweekly.com]