Liverpool continued to move through the gears in pre-season as they romped to a 5-0 victory over RB Leipzig in Germany.
It proved a highly useful workout for Jurgen Klopp’s side against their Champions League rivals as they now head off to Austria for a week-long training camp.
And the Anfield boss will be delighted that Darwin Nunez not only opened his goal account - but plundered four goals in the second half.
The Reds opened the scoring after just eight minutes when Mo Salah tucked home.
Then it was finally time for big-money summer signing Nunez to steal the show with a 20-minute hat-trick.
The Uruguay international opened his Liverpool goal account from the penalty spot on 48 minutes.
He notched his second just four minutes later when a clinical finish arrowed into the far corner.
Then Nunez grabbed the match ball with 22 minutes remaining with a deft finish.
The striker wasn’t to be finished there, though, and grabbed his fourth in the dying embers - albeit the Leipzig keeper should have done better.
Here’s how we rated the Liverpool players.
1. Adrian - 7
Made a great save on the stroke of half-time from Nkunku to keep Liverpool ahead. Subbed on 60 minutes. Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
2. Trent Alexander-Arnold - 8
Some of his passing was superb throughout while he also snuffed out the danger to thwart a Leipzig counter. Then got an assist for Nunez’s second goal. Subbed on 60 minutes. Photo: RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images
3. Ibrahima Konate - 6
Solid enough throughout but tired towards the end of the first half - and his heavy touch gifted Nkunku a golden chance. No surprise he was subbed at half-time. Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
4. Virgil van Dijk - 7
One sumptuous pass set Salah free while he made a strong challenge to repel a Leipzig foray in the 10th minute. Subbed on 60 minutes. Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images