Barcola lets Liverpool win in Linz – Hat‑trick decides clearly

While Liverpool could secure a clear victory in Linz, Bradley Barcola scored a hat‑trick there that decided the match. The French winger struck in the 24th, 37th and 66th minute and saw the “Reds” leave the field with a 6‑3 scoreline. At the same time, Feyenoord Rotterdam came from behind to beat Como, underscoring the versatility of Champions League coverage.

Barcola's hat‑trick in Linz

In Liverpool's seventh mandatory match, Barcola scored for the first time – and he did it three times in a row. His goals changed the score from 2‑0 to 3‑0 to 5‑1 and secured a clear lead. After the 6‑1 by Lewis Koumas, Liverpool let the tempo drop and allowed the Austrian champions two consolation goals.

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On the same matchday, Feyenoord Rotterdam overcame a deficit against Como. Assane Diao opened the scoring for the Dutch in the 18th minute, followed by an equaliser by Gjivai Zechiel in the 20th minute. Anis Hadj Moussa put Feyenoord ahead in the 52nd minute and forced an own goal from Como goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to make it 3‑1.

Liverpool's early dominance in Austria fuels Barcola's hat‑trick against LASK

A second report describes Barcola's performance against LASK at the Raiffeisen Arena, where he scored a second goal to make it 2‑0 within thirteen minutes. The early brace again gave Liverpool a comfortable 3‑0 lead before halftime.

The image agency Shutterstock provided footage of Liverpool's away win in Linz, while De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam again served as a fortress for Feyenoord. Both encounters show how quickly Champions League rounds can turn dramatic.