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Trent Alexander-Arnold Pays Personal Tribute to Diogo Jota on First Anfield Return With Real Madrid

Real Madrid representatives marked the occasion with a wreath bearing the club’s condolence message.

Overview

  • Alexander-Arnold visited the Anfield memorial and left flowers with a handwritten note to Diogo Jota that expressed love and remembrance.
  • He also placed a red PlayStation controller at the site, referencing Jota’s love of gaming, with the message, “Forever a champion 20. TAA.”
  • The visit marked his first time back at Anfield since moving to Real Madrid in May and since Jota’s death in a July road accident at age 28.
  • Real Madrid’s delegation included manager Xabi Alonso, Dean Huijsen and Emilio Butragueno, and their wreath conveyed the club’s deepest condolences.
  • The tributes come as Liverpool and Real Madrid prepare to meet in the Champions League, with Jota’s legacy also honored by Liverpool retiring his No.20 and Wolves inducting him into their hall of fame.