Trent Alexander-Arnold shares emotional remarks after the death of ex-Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota.

Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed how difficult it was to stay focused during Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund, following the tragic death of his former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota.Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva—who played for Portuguese second-tier side Penafiel—died in a car accident in northwestern Spain on the morning of July 3. Reports say a tyre blowout caused their Lamborghini to crash and catch fire while overtaking another vehicle.The football world responded with widespread tributes from clubs, players, and former teammates like Cristiano Ronaldo. A joint funeral was held in Gondomar, Portugal, on July 5, with several Liverpool players, head coach Arne Slot, and ex-captain Jordan Henderson in attendance.Later that day, Alexander-Arnold played in Real Madrid’s Club World Cup quarter-final and spoke afterward about the emotional toll of the news.”It was incredibly tough,” he told DAZN. “I had to push through and do my job for the team, even though I was struggling inside. Jota was a close friend, and I know he would’ve wanted me to keep going.”He added that they shared five years at Liverpool and created unforgettable memories both on and off the pitch.”He’ll never be forgotten. He was an amazing person and a fantastic player,” Alexander-Arnold said. “I’ve spent time with his wonderful family, and it’s devastating. No one expects something like this.”Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé also paid tribute by holding up the number 20—Jota’s shirt number—after scoring.