Overview
- Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk led Jota’s sons, Dinis and Duarte, out as mascots in a pre‑match tribute attended by their mother, Rute Cardoso.
- Both sets of supporters staged coordinated chants, with Wolves singing in the 18th minute and a stadium‑wide applause at Anfield in the 20th minute.
- The Wolves squad visited Jota’s memorial outside Anfield the night before the game to lay wreaths and pay respects.
- Van Dijk said the tributes do not affect Liverpool’s performance, and senior players are working with the club on a permanent memorial after retiring Jota’s No. 20 shirt.
- On the pitch, players echoed personal tributes as Ryan Gravenberch marked his goal with Jota’s trademark celebration, and Cardoso later thanked fans publicly for their support.