Overview
- Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk led Jota’s sons, Dinis and Duarte, out as mascots before kickoff, with their mother Rute Cardoso watching from the stands.
- Supporters observed reciprocal tributes as Wolves fans sang in the 18th minute and Anfield responded in the 20th, while Wolves players and staff laid wreaths at Jota’s memorial the night before.
- Rute Cardoso posted a public message thanking Liverpool and fans for their love and support during an incredibly difficult time.
- Van Dijk said fans singing Jota’s song does not affect the team and confirmed senior players are working with the club on a permanent memorial at Anfield.
- Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz scored in the 2-1 win, with Gravenberch marking his goal with Jota’s trademark celebration, as tributes were echoed in published remembrances from Jurgen Klopp.