Xabi Alonso has expressed that the Real Madrid family is mourning the tragic loss of Diogo Jota.

The former Liverpool midfielder, now managing los Blancos, extended his deepest sympathies to the families of Jota and Andre Silva following their untimely passing.

The football world was shocked by the news that Reds striker Jota and his brother, who played for Portuguese club Penafiel, were killed in a car crash in northern Spain.



Their funeral took place on Saturday in Gondomar, Portugal, with Liverpool representatives, including Virgil van Dijk, Arne Slot, and Richard Hughes, paying their respects.

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Alonso, ahead of Real Madrid's Club World Cup match against Borussia Dortmund in New Jersey, shared a touching tribute: "On my own behalf and on behalf of the club, I'd like to send our heartfelt condolences to the families of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva," he said.

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We started the day with a feeling that really makes you pause and reflect, and we spoke about it."

"So, on behalf of the club, we send them strength, encouragement and all our support to his daughter, his children and all the family."

Jota, who joined Liverpool from Wolves in September 2020, has had a successful stint with the Reds, bagging the Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Premier League titles during his five-year tenure.

Former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold paid tribute to Jota on social media following the news of his tragic passing.

"It's so difficult to find the right words when your head and heart are struggling to accept that someone you care so much about has gone," Alexander-Arnold wrote on social media.

Rest in peace, Diogo."

Real is preparing to face Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup on Saturday

He's had a lot of time to reflect and think about what's happened.

"Obviously it's a terrible shame and I'm sure everyone, every player, every club, sends their condolences and their love to his family.

"It's a horrible bit of news and we hope that they're grieving and that they have the privacy and the comfort to do so."