Spanish football has been plunged into mourning following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, who passed away aged 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest during a second-division match against FC Andorra.
Tenerife confirmed the forward’s death on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026, a day after he sustained serious injuries in a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during their league encounter at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium.
In an emotional statement, the Spanish club announced that De Miguel died at approximately 8:00 am local time, expressing its grief over the tragic loss of a player who had become part of its football family.
The incident occurred in the closing stages of Monday’s encounter, with both teams locked at 2-2 and the match approaching its conclusion.
De Miguel was chasing a long ball towards the halfway line when Owono rushed out of his penalty area in an attempt to clear it. However, the goalkeeper collided heavily with the Tenerife forward, striking him in the chest.
The impact left De Miguel unconscious on the pitch, prompting players from both teams to immediately signal for medical assistance.
Owono was shown a straight red card by the referee following the collision, while medical personnel rushed onto the field to attend to the injured striker.
The medical team worked on De Miguel for several minutes before he was transported to Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria Hospital by ambulance.
According to reports, the 30-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest during the emergency transfer but was resuscitated by medical personnel, who managed to restore his pulse.
He was subsequently admitted to the intensive care unit, where doctors continued efforts to stabilise his condition.
Tenerife initially described his condition as stable despite the severity of his injuries. However, the situation deteriorated overnight, with the club later confirming that his neurological condition had worsened.
Despite the medical intervention, De Miguel died on Tuesday morning, leaving his teammates, family and supporters devastated.
The match was eventually abandoned in the 108th minute with the score still at 2-2 following the incident.
In its statement, Tenerife expressed its deepest condolences to the striker’s family and friends while requesting privacy for his loved ones during the difficult period.
The club’s announcement prompted an outpouring of tributes from across Spanish football, with Real Madrid, Barcelona and several other clubs expressing their sympathy.
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué, who is the majority shareholder of FC Andorra, also expressed his sadness over the tragedy, paying tribute to the deceased striker.
Meanwhile, Andorra issued a statement offering its condolences to De Miguel’s family, teammates and Tenerife supporters.
The Spanish Football Federation also expressed its sorrow over the incident and announced the postponement of several domestic cup fixtures as a mark of respect.
Meanwhile, Spanish National Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the striker’s death, with the case now under judicial supervision.
De Miguel joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025 after leaving Castellón and played an important role in the club’s promotion campaign to Spain’s second division.
He previously featured for several Spanish clubs, including Leganés B and Unionistas de Salamanca, after beginning his professional career in 2015.
His death represents another heartbreaking moment for Spanish football, with the sporting community once again reminded of the dangers that can accompany high-intensity challenges on the pitch.
For Tenerife, however, the tragedy goes beyond football. The club has lost a player whose contribution helped its recent progress, while his family and teammates are left mourning a life cut short at just 30.
May his soul rest in peace.
