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Steven Gerrard Celebrates Wildly After Van Dijk's Last-Minute Winner
The Liverpool legend was spotted jumping and embracing friends at a Crosby bar as Virgil van Dijk's header sealed a dramatic Merseyside derby victory.
Apr. 20, 2026 at 9:23am
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Gerrard's unbridled joy at Liverpool's dramatic derby win reflects the passion that fuels the Merseyside rivalry.Liverpool TodayFootage has emerged showing former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard celebrating passionately at a Crosby bar after Virgil van Dijk's 100th-minute header secured a dramatic 2-1 win for the Reds over Everton in the Merseyside derby. Gerrard, who is revered by Liverpool fans, was seen jumping up and embracing those around him as the winning goal hit the net, mirroring the wild celebrations of players and supporters across the city.
Why it matters
As a Liverpool legend, Gerrard's reaction underscores just how much these Merseyside derbies mean to the club and its fanbase. His unbridled joy at the last-gasp winner reflects the passion and emotion that these fixtures evoke, and shows that even in retirement, Gerrard remains deeply connected to the club and its supporters.
The details
The video, posted by McNamara's Sports Bar on Facebook, shows Gerrard watching the game with friends at the Crosby venue. When Van Dijk's header found the net in the 100th minute to seal the win, Gerrard can be seen jumping up, celebrating passionately, and embracing those around him. The venue captioned the clip, 'Scenes in our Crosby venue as Virgil wins the Merseyside Derby for Liverpool in the last minute!'
- The match-winning goal was scored in the 100th minute of the game.
- The video of Gerrard's celebration was posted on Facebook by McNamara's Sports Bar on April 20, 2026.
The players
Steven Gerrard
A former Liverpool captain and club legend who is revered by the Anfield faithful.
Virgil van Dijk
The Liverpool defender who scored the dramatic late winner against Everton.
The takeaway
Gerrard's passionate celebration underscores the deep connection between Liverpool's legends and the club's supporters, and how even in retirement, the former captain remains emotionally invested in the team's success. Moments like this dramatic derby win continue to resonate across the fanbase, uniting players, staff, and supporters in shared moments of joy and triumph.
