Minute 20 that shook Anfield: Thiago cries in tribute to Diogo Jota with Mark González present.

In the midst of the legends match between Liverpool FC and Borussia Dortmund, the clock struck the 20th minute and the game was interrupted. Players, coaches, and thousands of 'Reds' fans came together to remember Diogo Jota, the Portuguese forward who tragically passed away in 2025 in a traffic accident in Spain. The entire stadium stood up.

The applause, sustained and moving, was not coincidental as the minute matched the number Jota wore on his red jersey. It was a moment filled with symbolism. Among those present were several historical figures from the Anfield club, including Chilean Mark González, who was part of the squad that reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2007.

However, one image summed up the emotion of the day: that of Thiago Alcântara. The former midfielder, who shared a locker room with Jota from 2020 to 2024, could not hold back his tears. With his hands on his face, visibly affected, the former player revealed the deep bond he had with the Portuguese.

The match continued and ended in a 2-2 draw, with goals from Thiago and Jay Spearing for Liverpool, while Mohamed Zidan and Jan Koller scored for the Germans.