Liverpool clashed heads with Linz at the Raiffeisen Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Reds made a bright start to the game and scored the opener in the 22nd minute thanks to Ronald Araujo’s effort. Bradley Barcola doubled his team’s advantage just a couple of minutes before going on to score again in the 37th minute. Andoni Iraola’s men went into the half-time break 3-0 up on the scoreline.
Jeremie Frimpong scored Liverpool’s fourth goal in the 51st minute. However, Robert Ljubicic got a goal back for the home side in the 63rd minute before Bradley Barcola completed his hat-trick just three minutes later. Lewis Koumas joined in on the goal-scoring act in the 72nd minute. Florian Flecker scored a quick-fire brace for the home team soon after as the match ended with the Reds securing a dominant 6-3 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Liverpool player fared during the clash against Linz.
GK: Alisson Becker – 6/10
He made a couple of good saves at the back, but would not be pleased about conceding three times in the second half.
RB: Jeremie Frimpong – 9/10
Frimpong was a positive influence on both halves and ended the game with a goal and two assists to his name.
CB: Ronald Araujo – 8.5/10
He did his fair share of defending and managed to score the opener in the 22nd minute.
CB: Jeremy Jacquet – 7/10
Jacquet was a rock at the back, but won’t be happy about conceding three times in the second half.
LINZ, AUSTRIA – OCTOBER 14: Bradley Barcola of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal, completing his hat-trick during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between LASK and Liverpool FC at Oberösterreich Arena on October 14, 2026 in Linz, Austria. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
LB: Kostas Tsimikas – 8.5/10
Tsimikas earned possession back twice and managed to engineer a lot of key chances in the final third. He has a couple of assists to show for his efforts.
CM: Ryan Gravenberch – 7/10
He managed to shine at times on both halves and was unfortunate to hit the post.
CM: Trey Nyoni – 7/10
Nyoni anchored the midfield with conviction and was good on the ball.
RW: Bradley Barcola – 10/10
Barcola bagged a hat-trick tonight and deserves to be named the man of the match.
CAM: Florian Wirtz – 8/10
He combined well with others around him and ended the game with an assist to his name.
LW: Rio Ngumoha – 7.5/10
He made a lot of driving runs with the ball, but there was no goal for him.
ST: Lewis Koumas – 8.5/10
Koumas worked his socks up top and deserves credit for scoring and creating a goal tonight.
CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 6/10
He was too passive at the back.
CB: Joe Gomez – 6/10
Gomez looked shaky inside his half.
LW: Victor Munoz – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.