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LASK v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2

Six-star Barcola shines in Austria!

Bradley Barcola delivered a Player of the Match performance, scoring a brilliant hat-trick to lead Liverpool to a 6-3 victory over LASK. The French winger opened his goalscoring account for the Reds in style while earning glowing praise from manager Andoni Iraola.

Barcola sparkles in a chaotic nine-goal thriller

Liverpool navigated a chaotic Champions League encounter in Austria, securing a 6-3 victory over LASK thanks to a hat-trick from Bradley Barcola. Despite a dominant first half, defensive lapses in the second period briefly allowed the hosts back into the contest.

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Iraola rotates Liverpool against LASK

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has rotated his starting line-up for the Champions League clash against LASK in Austria. The Reds boss was forced into multiple changes due to a demanding fixture schedule and several key injuries, handing an opportunity to youngsters and recent arrivals.

EXCLUSIVE: Gerrard's Gakpo verdict, Iraola's 'big step up' & more

In the latest episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast, Adebayo Akinfenwa is joined by Steven Gerrard at Virgil's Legacy Trophy to chat over Andoni Iraola's start to life as Liverpool manager and why it was imperative the club kept hold of Cody Gakpo. Reds legend Gerrard also opens up on the one attribute he'd have improved in his own game and how playing football in the streets was a key part of his journey to the very top.

LASK vs Liverpool Predictions: Both sides in desperate need of a win

Our soccer expert offers his LASK vs Liverpool predictions and betting tips ahead of Thursday's Champions League clash at 12:45 PM (10/14).

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All you need to know about seeing the Mersey Reds in European action this season

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
9	Holy Stars	6	3	0	3	4	7	-3	9	L W L W L
10	All Blacks	6	2	2	2	4	4	0	8	W L D D W
11	Heart of Lions	6	2	2	2	7	8	-1	8	L W W D L
12	Asante Kotoko SC	6	2	2	2	6	7	-1	8	L W L D W
13	Berekum Chelsea	6	2	1	3	8	9	-1	7	W L D L W

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