Jota admits scoring against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu was among the best moments of his life despite Celtic falling to a 5-1 Champions League hammering from the Spanish giants.
The defeat ensured that the Scottish Premiership leaders finish rock bottom of Group F and without a win from six fixtures on their return to Europe's top table.
But the winger, who had his family in attendance, was visibly emotional at full-time as he netted against the legendary Los Blancos during a 28 minute cameo despite his team's struggles.
Jota won a free-kick at the edge of the box with his side five goals down and stepped up to blast the ball into the top corner beyond Thibaut Courtois and he insists the moment is something he has grown up dreaming of.
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