Football rivalries were put to one side last night.
Liverpool and Leeds have enjoyed many epic, feisty battles over the years and fans of both sides were looking forward to the latest chapter.
Anfield played host to Liverpool’s EFL Cup clash with the Championship side and the atmosphere was rocking before the tie even kicked off.
In between the singing and the first whistle, though, fans of the two sides joined the players in a moment’s silence to remember the crew members, journalists, coaches and Chapecoense players that tragically died in a plane crash, in Colombia, on Tuesday morning.
As Leeds and Liverpool’s players linked arms, on opposite sides of the centre circle, the chanting ceased and a truly respectful, reverential silence took hold.
It was a fitting tribute to a fellow football team and one that will long have to cope with a shocking tragedy.
Rivalry may not be quite what it was. But could hear pin drop when Liverpool & Leeds fans paid tribute. Amazing. pic.twitter.com/ac1T5gO0Sz
— Alex Stone (@AlexStone7) November 29, 2016
Fair play to all involved.
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