Bradley Barcola announced himself to Liverpool supporters in the most emphatic way possible, scoring a hat-trick — the first of his career — as Liverpool swept aside Austrian champions LASK Linz 6-3 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

The victory was a statement performance from Liverpool, who ran riot against LASK Linz to rack up an impressive six goals in what proved to be an enthralling contest. Barcola's treble served as the undeniable highlight of the evening, capping a landmark night for the forward on his road to establishing himself at the club.

The result sends a message to the rest of Europe as Liverpool's Champions League campaign continues in commanding style.