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09 Aug 2025, 13:56

Liverpool and Crystal Palace kick off the new season in the Community Shield

  • Liverpool and Crystal Palace will meet in the Community Shield
  • Both teams have strong squads and new additions
  • The match will honor the memory of the late Diego Jota and his brother

This Sunday, the Community Shield match will take place, where Liverpool will face Crystal Palace. This game will be the first official encounter for both teams in the new season, which kicks off after last year's successful campaigns.

Liverpool, under the management of Arne Slot, won the Premier League last season with a 10-point lead. The team is actively strengthening its squad, having spent nearly £300 million on new players, such as Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. Slot emphasized that the match against Crystal Palace will be a "good test" for his team.

Crystal Palace, who won the FA Cup last season, faced issues due to breaches of financial fair play rules, which led to their relegation from European competitions. Head coach Oliver Glasner is confident that the team has retained its potential and is ready for new challenges.

Before the match at Wembley, both teams will pay tribute to the memory of those lost in the car crash, including Liverpool player Diego Jota and his brother Andre Silva. At the start of the game, there will be a moment of silence and a minute's applause.

This match not only marks the beginning of a new football season but also serves as an important occasion for both teams, who are eager to achieve success in future competitions.

Tags: Sport/Football

Articles on this topic:

  • www.independent.co.uk - The pain and passion shared by Liverpool and Crystal Palace in an intriguing Community Shield
  • www.independent.co.uk - Community Shield clash with Palace a ‘good challenge’ for Liverpool – Arne Slot
  • www.theguardian.com - Community Shield brings hopes and fears but also an end to summer of civility
  • www.independent.co.uk - Community Shield clash with Palace a ‘good challenge’ for Liverpool – Arne Slot