Barcola's hat-trick lifts Liverpool to 6-3 Champions League demolition
Bradley Barcola scored his first professional hat-trick as Liverpool crushed LASK 6-3 in the Champions League.
Bradley Barcola scored his first professional hat-trick as Liverpool demolished Austrian side LASK 6-3 in the Champions League. The £123 million signing from Paris Saint-Germain, along with fellow recruit Florian Wirtz, controlled the game from start to finish.
Lewis Koumas also scored and became the youngest Liverpool player since Steven Gerrard to score and assist in a Champions League game. Liverpool's performance was clinical and dominant.
The side managed 26 shots, equalling their record for a Champions League away game. Barcola had faced scrutiny before the match.
He had played six times for Liverpool without a goal or assist.
- £123 million
- Barcola transfer fee
- 6-3
- Final score
- 26
- Liverpool shots
- LASK (Austria)
- Opponent
Why it mattersFor Liverpool fans, it confirms the early promise of expensive summer signings and sends a strong statement about the club's ambitions in Europe this season.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact, though football fans across Australia follow the Champions League and Liverpool closely.
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