Had an early Callum McGregor opportunity been placed a couple of inches the other way, the story of the match might have been very different. He also appeared to pull a hamstring in the process. Subs: Arfield (7), Sakala (6), Matondo (4), Yilmaz (4), Hagi (4) But not long after, he committed a high tackle on Oliver Skipp which could have seen him sent off. In the current club Celtic played 2 seasons, during this time he played 76 matches and scored 26 goals . For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Wherever you are in the world in the US, the UK or further afield you don't want to miss out. He went with the under-17 team to the 2016 UEFA European Championship in Azerbaijan, scoring in the penalty shootout win over neighbours Spain in the final. After a brief delay to clear the smoke from a pyrotechnic display by both sets of fans, Rangers started on the front foot with Nicolas Raskin's 20-yard effort deflected wide inside the opening minute. [7], On 5 October 2020, Jota moved to La Liga side Real Valladolid on loan for the 202021 season. Liverpool were reminded of Diogo Jotas class against Ajax. Looks like Jota will be at Anfield tonight to watch Benfica vs Liverpool! Half-chances came and went for either side, but it was Allan McGregor who was the first to be tested on 27 minutes when Alistair Johnston let rip from 20 yards, his shot stinging the keepers hands. Jota would then go and . [28] On 3 September, he scored a goal with a chip against arch rivals Rangers in a 40 win at Parkhead. On 18 October 2018, he made his debut for the first team in a 30 away win over Sertanense in the third round of the Taa de Portugal. Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here it only takes a few seconds! Jota is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at various levels, including the under-17 team that won the 2016 European Championship, the under-19 team that won the 2018 European Championship and the under-21 team that finished as runners-up at the 2021 European Championship . For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Have something to tell us about this article? Would prefer to have him on the pitch, though. It was an exciting match with the Portuguese outfit trailing 3-1 on aggregate at kick-off. Both Liverpool and Spurs were unhappy with the officials as Diogo Jota's late goal secured a memorable victory for Jrgen Klopp's side, which took them into fifth. Many questioned who the Greek-born Australian was, after producing a lot of his work in the J1 League. There appeared a distinct possibility of further damage as Dier directed a simple pass under zero pressure straight to Andy Robertson and Harry Kane was dispossessed from behind by Salah in the same passage of play. "In big games you can't have that much of the play and make a mistake and get away with it. Until now. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Liverpool knows that a big summer awaits in the transfer market and Harvey Elliott's comments after the Reds beat Tottenham 4-3 highlight why that is the case. https://t.co/YxVXGYciND, Celtic took YNWA its only fair they give us this song in return https://t.co/cn7ERwT8PN, We might have to steal this for Diogo because that's an incredible chant https://t.co/jzm1glCsxK, This might be the greatest football chant, ever. as he told ViaPlay (30/04/23 at 3:35 pm). Jota plays the position Forward, is years old and cm tall, weights kg. Curtis Jones opened the scoring with a smart finish from close range. "In the second half we made a lot of good running and had chances but we're missing big chances, similar to the cup final here. We always felt we could carry a threat. And at just 23, the one currently plying his trade north of the border could yet turn into an interesting proposition for Liverpool. The defining goal summed up Rangers problems. Beales acceptance of a need for seismic change looks like a positive step. We made an error, again, in a moment and conceded. Another Saturday, another chance to win 250,000 with Super 6. Another Jota could spark transfer interest after matching Ousmane Dembl in the Champions League. And by the 94th the nightmare was back, Liverpool clinching a fourth consecutivePremier Leaguewin seconds after blowing a three-goal lead. But Spurs fans will feel rightly aggrieved that Jota should not have actually been on the pitch. READ MORE: Darwin Nez could follow Fabinho path at Liverpool as Erling Haaland comparison makes no sense, READ MORE: Steven Gerrard is building ideal 22.5m Liverpool transfer solution for Naby Keta dilemma. Spurs latest interim manager, Ryan Mason, was at least spared the torment and scrutiny that befell Cristian Stellini after the6-1 rout at Newcastle, although it looked ominous when Jrgen Klopps team raced into a three-goal advantage after 15 minutes. Daizen Maeda was incredible, particularly in the first half. Hopefully, our Jota will be around at Celtic long enough for a songbook. So, in the meantime, the new chant has been a huge hit on Twitter, and is inspiring jealous glances from England. Within 30 seconds of kick-off, Nicolas Raskin saw a shot deflected narrowly wide of Joe Harts goal. Porro had tracked Luis Daz into the penalty area even though the Colombia winger was being marked by Cristian Romero. But only just. "Really proud of the players, they had to earn it as they should in a semi-final. In recent years, "Allez Allez Allez" has been an Anfield favourite. Liverpool raced into a 3-0 lead inside the first 15 minutes. He was loaned to La Liga club Real Valladolid in 2020 and Scottish Premiership club Celtic in 2021, winning the league and Scottish League Cup, before joining the club permanently for 7.5 million in the summer of 2022. Now, to find more mid-00s one-hit wonders, Read more: Celtic boss Ange will be champing at the bit after vulnerable rivals show their flaws, https://yt3.ggpht.com/ytc/AAUvwng3RIc-bAXurA5yt1Vj63uuVOBD1RQ9n6j_XKhD=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj. Spurs came from behind to almost steal a draw on Merseyside before Diogo Jota netted late. Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has left the press in no doubt about who he will be supporting in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday evening, as Real Madrid take Dont sing it Jurgen Klopp surprisingly asks Liverpool fans to stop singing song during matches. Jota is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at various levels, including the under-17 team that won the 2016 European Championship, the under-19 team that won the 2018 European Championship and the under-21 team that finished as runners-up at the 2021 European Championship. From five meetings this season against the Gers, Ange Postecoglous side are unbeaten, securing four wins, as its only a matter of time before they are champions of Scotland again. One fan said: "You know it, Filipe bossed it today. Rangers have tasted victory only once in the past nine stagings of this derby. Joe Hart was called into action on the hour to keep Celtic in front as he reacted to keep Sakala's header out of the net. With Ange Postecoglou's team only three points from . Bumped into this guy ". Liverpool beat Spurs 4-3 in the Premier League to keep its chances of Champions League qualification alive, although Manchester United and Newcastle won too.