Jota Remembered as Liverpool Honor His Family in Emotional Anfield Win
Anfield delivered a powerful tribute on Saturday as Liverpool marked the legacy of Diogo Jota during a 2-1 Premier League win over Wolves, with the late forward’s children taking part in the pre-match ceremony on a deeply emotional afternoon.
The occasion went far beyond the result. Two of Jota’s children, Dinis and Duarte, walked out as mascots alongside Virgil van Dijk and Arne Slot’s team, a moment that set the tone before Liverpool edged past Jota’s former club.
Jota and his brother Andre Silva tragically died in a car crash in early July, news that shook the football world and left Liverpool grappling with an unimaginable loss. Months on, the club and supporters continue to find ways to honour a player whose impact extended well beyond goals and appearances.
The atmosphere inside Anfield was heavy with emotion from the first whistle. The Kop unveiled a banner reading Diogo Jota, forever in our hearts, while chants of Diogo echoed around the stadium. Liverpool began with controlled intensity, dominating possession and pushing Wolves back through their wide players.
In the 20th minute, the crowd rose again as supporters sang in tribute to Jota’s iconic shirt number. Wolves, who Jota represented for three seasons, had already paid their respects, laying wreaths outside Anfield before kick-off.
Liverpool’s opener came through Ryan Gravenberch, who finished confidently and then recreated Jota’s familiar shark-style celebration, a gesture that drew a long, emotional applause. The remaining goals followed the natural flow of a tense Premier League contest, with Wolves responding and Liverpool ultimately finding a decisive moment to secure the points.
The second half saw Liverpool manage the game with maturity, absorbing pressure and slowing the tempo when required. Wolves threatened on the break, but Liverpool’s defensive structure held firm as the home side looked to protect a slender advantage.
As the final minutes ticked away, Anfield remained on edge. Clearances were met with roars, tackles with approval, and the final whistle brought both relief and reflection rather than celebration.
For Liverpool, the win maintained momentum in the league, but the afternoon was about far more than the table. It was a reminder that Diogo Jota’s presence still lives on at Anfield, in the stands, in the dressing room, and now, poignantly, through the next generation walking onto the pitch he once called home.