Darwin Nunez's paid tribute to Diogo Jota after finding the net during Liverpool's pre-season friendly with Preston.
Jota, 28, tragically passed away earlier this month after a car crash just north of the Portuguese border. And it was an emotional afternoon at Deepdale as Arne Slot's side played their first game since the death of their team-mate.
Conor Bradley had sent Liverpool into the lead in the first half, and Nunez doubled their lead during the opening minutes of the second period. Latching onto a through ball, Nunez skipped past the shot-stopper and rolled the ball into the open net.
Nunez performed a pair of Jota-inspired celebrations after scoring. The Uruguayan performed a shark gesture, the same celebration which Jota memorably delivered after scoring against Everton at Goodison Park.
Darwin Nunez of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the pre-season friendly match between Preston North End and Liverpool at Deepdale on July 13, 2025 in Preston, England.
Darwin Nunez performed two Diogo-Jota inspired celebrations (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
The striker then sat down and mimicking playing video games, Jota's go-to celebration thanks to his love of FIFA. The two celebrations were met with a huge applause from the Liverpool faithful, who then burst into a rendition of Jota's chant.
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