Champions League – Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool beat LASK 6-3

The second round of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League continued with a key match, with Liverpool defeating LASK Linz 6-3 away from home thanks to goals from Araujo, Barkola, Frimpong and Lewis Koumas.

Three minutes into the match, Liverpool created an attacking opportunity when Frimpong received a pass from Wirtz and unleashed a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball went over the goal. In the 6th minute, Frimpong played a diagonal pass to Lewis Koumas, whose shot went wide.

In the 7th minute, LASK Linz's corner kick was cleared, and Kasper Jørgensen received the ball at the edge of the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but the ball went over the post. In the 11th minute, Wirtz gained possession, evaded his defender, and took a shot, but the ball was caught by LASK Linz goalkeeper Junwert.

In the 18th minute, Tsimikas took a corner kick, and Araujo rose to head the ball but it went wide. In the 22nd minute, Tsimikas took another corner kick, and Araujo headed the ball into the net, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead.

In the 24th minute, Ngumoha went down while attempting a breakthrough, and Lewis Kumars passed the ball back in the ensuing scramble. Barkola then slotted it home, giving Liverpool a 2-0 lead over LASK Linz. In the 30th minute, Wirtz played a through ball to Lewis Kumars, who received it and fired a low shot into the net, but the goal was disallowed due to offside.

In the 33rd minute, Hrafenbech received a through pass from Barkola and shot, but the ball hit the post. In the 37th minute, Wirtz passed the ball diagonally into the penalty area, Barkola received the ball and shot to score, making the score 3-0. In the 40th minute, Linz launched a counter-attack from a corner kick, and Kasper Jørgensen headed the ball, but it went wide.

In the 45th minute, Wirtz received a pass from Tre Nione at the edge of the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but it was saved by Linz goalkeeper Junwert.

In the 49th minute of the second half, LASK Linz launched an attack, and Christopher Long received the ball but shot wide of the post. In the 51st minute, Tsimikas chipped the ball to Frimpong, who headed it into the net, extending Liverpool's lead to 4-0. In the 61st minute, Danny received the ball and fired a powerful shot into the penalty area, but it was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.

In the 63rd minute, Dibongo crossed from the penalty area, Ljubicic controlled the ball and fired a low shot into the net, helping Linz pull one back to 1-4. In the 66th minute, Frimpong received the ball and crossed from the penalty area, Barkola stepped up and pushed the ball into the empty net, helping Liverpool further extend their lead to 5-1.

In the 72nd minute, Frimpong intercepted the ball and crossed it from the right wing into the penalty area. Lewis Koumas seized the opportunity and fired a shot into the net, giving Liverpool a commanding 6-1 lead over LASK Linz. In the 74th minute, Dibongo dealt with the defense and crossed the ball, which Fleck headed into the net, making the score 2-6 for LASK Linz.

In the 77th minute, Dibongo dribbled forward and chipped the ball into the penalty area, where Flecker volleyed home to bring Linz back to 3-6. In the 81st minute, Tsimikas took a free kick, and Victor Muñoz headed the ball but it went wide.

Liverpool ultimately defeated LASK Linz 6-3 away from home.

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