Manchester United paid tribute to the Munich Air Disaster victims during their clash with Crystal Palace.
Ahead of kick-off supporters congregated outside Old Trafford for a fan-led service underneath the Munich memorial plaque, with club CEO Omar Berrada present.
Ruben Amorim and Oliver Glasner both led their respective teams out and laid flowers on the ground minutes before the game.
United and Crystal Palace players also wore black armbands to commemorate the 1958 disaster which claimed 23 lives, including eight players.
Busby Babes Geoff Bent, Roger Byrne, Eddie Colman, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Tommy Taylor and Billy Whelan were killed and Duncan Edwards died in hospital 15 days later.
United coach Bert Whalley, secretary Walter Crickmer and trainer Tom Curry also lost their lives along with two crew members of the flight, journalists and other passengers.
The flight had stopped to refuel in Munich as they returned home from Belgrade where Sir Matt Busby’s side had overcome Red Star to reach the semi-finals of the European Cup.
In his programme notes, United boss Ruben Amorim said: ‘When I first arrived at Manchester United in November, one of the first things I did was take a tour of Old Trafford so I could learn more about the club’s history,’ began the boss.
‘I had heard about the Munich Air Disaster, but in taking that tour and really absorbing the details of the tragedy and how the club reacted afterwards, I started to understand how special this club really is.
‘Today, because we are in a difficult season, it feels like there is so much pressure on us, but when you look back at how the club responded to such a devastating event in 1958, we have it easy in comparison.
‘That’s why it is so important to keep honouring the memory of Munich, as we mark our closest home game to the 67th anniversary of the disaster next Thursday.
‘If you come here, you know you are joining a club with a history of winning, but it is more than that. More than trophies and success, there is a history of spirit and determination. There is a strength in this club that I think is unique. Every day, we need to show that strength.’
