LASK - Liverpool
Last updated: Today, at Liverpool look to bounce back against LASK at Raiffeisen Arena
Liverpool arrive at the Raiffeisen Arena seeking a swift response following a heavy league defeat, with the Champions League matchday 2 encounter offering a fresh stage to restore momentum. The visitors are expected to field a potent attacking unit featuring Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola, while LASK will look to Sasa Kalajdzic and Samuel Adeniran to lead the line in a high-stakes European test. Both sides are eager to secure points after contrasting starts to their respective campaigns, making the tactical battle in midfield crucial as they navigate this early group phase.
LASK enter the contest following a testing period in the Austrian Bundesliga, including a recent loss to Rapid Wien, while Liverpool look to replicate their earlier European success against Atletico Madrid. The two clubs share a history from the 2023 Europa League group stage, where Liverpool emerged victorious in both meetings. With Virgil van Dijk anchoring the expected XI for the visitors and Lukas Jungwirth guarding the hosts, the match promises a sharp test of resolve on 14 October 2026.
