Manchester United paid tribute to the victims of the Munich air disaster before Saturday's Premier League match against Huddersfield at Old Trafford.
February 6th marks the 60th anniversary of the tragedy, which saw 23 people - including 11 United players and staff - lose their lives as they returned from a European Cup tie at Red Star Belgrade.
It is customary for the club to pay tribute at the home game closest to the anniversary, with today's Premier League clash with Huddersfield the one.
Fans congregated outside the Munich plaque from 1.30pm for an annual event consisting of readings, prayers and a rendition of 'the Flowers of Manchester', while players wore black armbands and held a minute's silence before kick-off.
Supporters also received a commemorative pack containing a limited-edition book about the disaster, as well as a complimentary copy of the matchday programme.
Jose Mourinho said on Friday that he hopes his United team produce a performance befitting the Busby Babes.
Flowers of Manchester
The players who lost their lives in the air disaster
Geoff Bent
Roger Byrne
Eddie Coleman
Duncan Edwards
Mark Jones
David Pegg
Tommy Taylor
Liam Whelan
Mourinho wore a Munich pin badge in the press conference previewing that game and spoke eloquently about the disaster 60 years on.
"I was telling before MUTV that this is something that is part of my life, or part of my football culture, before I become Manchester United manager," the Portuguese said.
"And why? Because it was such a tragedy that stayed in these last 60 years.
"So as Manchester United manager obviously it means much more but I think it belongs to every sportsman as one of the biggest tragedies.
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"At the same time, it is a crucial point also in Manchester United's history - the reaction, the strength, the union after that situation.
"And I think tomorrow is an amazing day to show the respect, to show the passion for the club, the respect for them, the respect for their families and I think it is a day to play well.
"I think it is a day to bring happiness, to bring joy, for people to be together, enjoying their colours, and at the same time with showing all the respect for the people and their families."
Additional reporting by the Press Association.
