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Liverpool beat LASK 6-3 in the Champions League with a youthful lineup. Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick, while 18-year-old winger Rio Ngumoah emerged as one of the tournament's top dribblers according to Opta statistics.

In their Champions League clash against LASK, Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola fielded the club's third-youngest starting lineup in European competitions, averaging just 24 years of age.

This came on the heels of a heavy defeat for the Merseysiders at Anfield.

Captain Kostas Tsimikas donned the armband, while young talents Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoah were given the nod from the start.

The match in Austria ended in a thrilling 6-3 victory for the English side. Ronald Araujo opened the scoring, and Bradley Barcola celebrated by netting a hat-trick, aided in one goal by Lewis Koumas.

The standout performer of the night was 18-year-old winger Rio Ngumoah. According to statistics from Opta, he showcased exceptional dribbling skills.

Only Lamine Yamal (7) and Abubakari Koita (7) achieved more successful dribbles in a single Champions League match this season than Ngumoah's impressive 6 against LASK.

After the match, Iraola explained what he expects from his attacking players.

They must be a constant threat, going one-on-one and making runs in behind defenders.

Looking ahead, Liverpool will face a tough away challenge against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.