US EditionSlot speaks ahead of first Anfield game since Jota’s passing
MERSEYSIDE, ENGLAND, AUG 4 – Liverpool retired Diogo Jota's No.20 shirt and held multiple tributes during their first home game since his death in a car crash last month, with fans and players honoring his legacy.
- On 4 August 2025, Liverpool FC hosted Athletic Club Bilbao at Anfield, marking the first home game since the Portuguese forward died last month.
- Earlier this year, Diogo Jota and Andre Silva died in a car crash in Portugal after their Lamborghini suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking, according to reports.
- Before kickoff, billboards reading 'Rest in Peace Diogo Jota and Andre Silva- You'll Never Walk Alone' appeared around Anfield as players and supporters applauded in the 20th minute.
- The match ended 4-1 in Liverpool's favour, with goals from Darwin Nunez, Rio Ngumoha, an own goal from Alex Padilla, and Harvey Elliott.
- On Sunday, Liverpool face Crystal Palace in the Community Shield at Wembley before opening their league against AFC Bournemouth on August 15.
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For his debut in Anfield this year, Liverpool won against Bilbao (3-2). A victory marked by the numerous tributes to Diogo Jota.
Liverpool pay tribute to Diogo Jota in first match at Anfield since his death
Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car crash in Spain last month (Picture: Getty) Liverpool paid tribute to their late forward Diogo Jota on Monday in the club’s first home match at Anfield since the footballer’s tragic death. Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 25, were killed in a car crash in the province of Zamora in Spain last month. Liverpool hosted Athletic Bilbao in a pre-season friendly today – with tributes paid to the Port…
On Monday, August 4, Dutchman Virgil van Dijk described the emotion in the locker room since the tragic Diogo Jota accident last July.
Liverpool Football Club paid tribute to their former striker Diogo Jota today during the first match at Anfield since the Portuguese international tragically lost his life, the BBC reported.
Liverpool played at Anfield for the first time since the death of Diogo Jota.
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