Liverpool Look to Bounce Back Against LASK in UEFA Champions League Ahead of Four Anfield Fixtures

Liverpool return to Champions League action today as Andoni Iraola’s side travel to Austria to face LASK, looking to respond to Sunday’s disappointing Premier League defeat against Manchester City.

The Reds suffered a 3-0 defeat at Anfield over the weekend, ending their unbeaten start to the season under Iraola. However, attention now turns to Europe, where Liverpool will be aiming to make it two wins from two in the Champions League league phase.

Today’s encounter at the Raiffeisen Arena kicks off at 5:45pm BST and comes ahead of a particularly busy period for Liverpool, who will play four consecutive home fixtures across three competitions in just 12 days, beginning with Villarreal next Tuesday.

Liverpool Looking to Maintain Winning Start in Champions League

Liverpool began their 2026/27 Champions League campaign with an impressive 2-1 victory against Atlético Madrid at Anfield in September, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister scoring to secure all three points.

That result provided a positive opening to their European campaign, although Sunday’s defeat against Manchester City has given Iraola’s players something to respond to.

The Reds were beaten 3-0 by City following Ryan Gravenberch’s second-half dismissal, with Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku and Rayan Cherki scoring for the visitors.

Liverpool will now be looking to put that result behind them and secure another Champions League victory before returning to Premier League action against Brentford on Saturday.

LASK Hoping to Cause an Upset in Austria

LASK enter today’s encounter searching for their first Champions League points of the season after suffering a 1-0 defeat away to AEK Athens in their opening league-phase fixture.

The Austrian side, managed by Dietmar Kühbauer, have experienced a difficult run of recent results, although they will be hoping home advantage can help them produce a positive performance against the six-time European champions.

Liverpool and LASK previously met during the 2023/24 Europa League campaign, with the Reds winning both encounters under Jürgen Klopp.

Liverpool recovered from a goal down to secure a 3-1 victory in Austria in September 2023, thanks to goals from Darwin Núñez, Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah.

The reverse fixture at Anfield was even more convincing, with Liverpool winning 4-0 through goals from Díaz, Salah and a Cody Gakpo brace.

This evening’s meeting will be the first between the clubs in the Champions League, with Liverpool looking to maintain their perfect record against the Austrian opposition.

Liverpool Team News Ahead of LASK Clash

Iraola will again be without several important players for today’s Champions League fixture, with Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai all unavailable.

The trio missed Sunday’s defeat against Manchester City after returning from international duty with fitness concerns, and none have recovered sufficiently to feature in Austria.

Iraola has suggested that changes could be made to his starting eleven as Liverpool navigate a demanding run of fixtures.

Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola are among those who could play important roles in the absence of Liverpool’s leading goalscorers. Both have faced scrutiny over their attacking contributions this season, although Iraola has publicly reiterated his confidence in the pair.

Virgil van Dijk could also reach a significant milestone, with the Liverpool captain in line to lead the Reds for the 200th time in all competitions.

Liverpool Prepare for Four Home Games in Just 12 Days

Following today’s trip to Austria and Saturday’s Premier League encounter against Brentford, Liverpool will begin a run of four consecutive matches at Anfield between Tuesday 20th October and Sunday 1st November.

The fixtures cover three different competitions, with Champions League, Premier League and Carabao Cup action all coming to Merseyside.

Liverpool’s upcoming Anfield fixtures:

• Tuesday 20th October: Liverpool v Villarreal – Champions League
• Sunday 25th October: Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League
• Wednesday 28th October: Liverpool v Chelsea – Carabao Cup Fourth Round
• Sunday 1st November: Liverpool v Arsenal – Premier League

The run begins with the visit of Spanish opposition Villarreal, as Liverpool continue their Champions League campaign in front of their home supporters.

Brighton will then arrive for a Premier League encounter five days later, before Chelsea travel to Anfield for a Carabao Cup fourth-round tie the following Wednesday.

Liverpool’s fourth consecutive home fixture will see Arsenal visit Merseyside on Sunday 1st November, bringing an important Premier League clash to the end of a demanding fortnight.

With matches against major domestic rivals and another opportunity to collect points in Europe, the upcoming schedule offers Liverpool several chances to improve their position across different competitions.

It also presents a considerable challenge for Iraola, who must manage his squad carefully while attempting to recover from the recent defeat against Manchester City.

For now, though, Liverpool’s immediate priority is today’s meeting with LASK, where another three Champions League points would provide a welcome response before their attention returns to domestic football.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is LASK v Liverpool in the Champions League?

LASK host Liverpool on Wednesday 14th October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 5:45pm BST at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz, Austria.

Have Liverpool played LASK before?

Yes. Liverpool faced LASK twice during the 2023/24 Europa League group stage, winning 3-1 away from home and 4-0 at Anfield.

Who are Liverpool playing in their next four home fixtures?

Liverpool will host Villarreal on 20th October, Brighton on 25th October, Chelsea on 28th October and Arsenal on 1st November 2026, completing four consecutive home games across 12 days.