Diogo Jota honoured with winner as Pepe Reina returns for Liverpool Legends

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Pepe Reina made his first appearance for the Liverpool Legends as they beat a Chelsea side featuring Eden Hazard at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Chelsea Legends 0-1 Liverpool Legends Charity Match | Stamford Bridge October 11, 2025 Goals: Babel 77′ Having announced his retirement from professional football in May at the age of 42, Reina was joined by former team-mates Martin Skrtel, Martin Kelly, Jay Spearing, Fabio Aurelio, Yossi Benayoun and Ryan Babel in West London.

After a first half of few chances, Liverpool struck the decisive blow 12 minutes from time when Babel cut inside on his favoured right foot and arrowed the ball into the far corner. Babel, who retired two years ago, last scored for Liverpool’s senior side in a 3-0 win over Aston Villa in December 2010.

Of course, victory over Chelsea‘s old guard won’t soften the blow of Liverpool’s defeat at Stamford Bridge last weekend. Liverpool Legends: Reina (Westerveld 65’, Kirkland 88’), Kelly, Skrtel, Klavan, Vignal (Gonzalez 90’), Aurelio, Spearing, Biscan (Henchoz 60’, McAteer 75’), Benayoun (Gonzalez 46’, Benayoun 80’), Babel (Dowie 60’, Babel 80’), Sinama-Pongolle (Pennant 46’) Chelsea Legends: Cech, Cahill, Gallas, Terry, Ramires, Mikel, Makelele, Malouda, Kalou, Hazard, Costa