The Liverpool vs. Real Madrid match, part of the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League, was very exciting. The reason - a ceremony was held to commemorate the Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother André, who recently died in a car accident.
The Madrid club delegation - sports director Emiliano Butragenio, head coach Xabi Alonso, and footballers Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Heisen - visited the memorial square and laid a wreath in memory of their late teammate, observing silence. This was a heartbreaking moment not only for the teams, but for the entire football community.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, who spent five seasons with Diogo Jota at Liverpool, also paid special tribute to his late friend. He left a personal note and Jota's favorite game joystick on the memorial.
The following lines were written in his letter:
"Dear friend Diogo, we miss you, we still love you very much. The memory of you and Andre will always live in our hearts. When I think about you, I always smile and remember the wonderful moments we spent together. I miss you every day, my friend. With love, Trent and the family. Forever #20. YNWA."
These lines touched everyone at the "Enfield." Thanks to prolonged applause from fans and team members, the memory of Diogo Jota was once again honored with high respect.
In short, this evening was not only a football evening, but also a night of humanity and bright memories. The name of Diogo Jota will forever remain in the heart of every fan.
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