Darwin Nunez pays tribute to Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota with celebration after scoring in friendly against Preston
Liverpool were taking to the field for the first time since the tragic passing of Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 25, in a car crash in Spain on July 3.
Tributes were paid to Jota and Silva on an emotional afternoon at Deepdale.
Conor Bradley put Liverpool in front in the 33rd minute, with Nunez making it 2-0 in the 53rd minute with a good finish.
After finding the net, Nunez performed Jota's PlayStation celebration. He also pointed to the sky in memory of his team-mate.
Raul Jimenez, who played with Jota at Wolves, previously paid tribute with the celebration after scoring for Mexico against the USA in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final.
Amazing goal by Nunez 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DDeO9HHsQQ https://t.co/5Y7htpqUbB
— Rizy (@Rizy_LFC) July 13, 2025
Nunez and Jota made 51 appearances alongside each other for Liverpool.
Jota's passion for playing FIFA (now called EAFC) was widely known, with the Portugal international often competing in tournaments online.
He also founded his own eSports company - Diogo Jota eSports - which was later named Luna Galaxy after his pet dog.
Prior to the game between Liverpool and Preston an immaculately observed minute's silence took place at Deepdale.
Liverpool's club anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' was sung before kick-off, while Preston's club captain Benjamin Whiteman carried a wreath which he placed in front of the away end as part of the hosts' tribute.
Players from both teams wore black armbands, while digital tributes were shown on screens around the ground.
A black and white image of Jota holding the Premier League trophy featured on the cover of a 16-page commemorative matchday programme at Deepdale.
Merchandise stalls sold scarves and flags bearing Jota's name.
Liverpool confirmed this week that the club's No20 shirt will be retired in memory of Jota.
Jota joined Liverpool from Wolves in 2020 and made 182 appearances for the Reds, while he scored 65 goals and provided 26 assists.
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