Overview
- Diogo Jota’s sons, Dinis and Duarte, served as mascots at Anfield, walking out with Virgil van Dijk and Jose Sa as Jota’s family watched from the stands.
- Supporters from both clubs coordinated tributes, with Wolves fans singing in the 18th minute and Anfield responding in the 20th, reflecting his shirt numbers at both teams.
- Wolves’ squad and staff visited Jota’s memorial outside Anfield on Friday night to lay wreaths, a visit Rob Edwards described as a really poignant moment.
- Liverpool beat Wolves 2–1, with Ryan Gravenberch scoring and honoring Jota with the baby shark celebration before Florian Wirtz added the winner.
- Rute Cardoso thanked fans and the club for their support, as Van Dijk reassured supporters that singing Jota’s song does not affect the team and noted plans with senior players for a permanent memorial.