Tenerife Confirms De Miguel Dies After Match Collision

A tragic incident during a Spanish second-division match has claimed the life of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel. The 30-year-old Spanish forward died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after suffering a serious injury in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during Monday's match.

The accident happened in the seventh minute of stoppage time, with both teams level at 2-2. According to ESPN and CNN, Owono had moved far outside his penalty area to intercept a long ball when he collided heavily with De Miguel near the halfway line.

De Miguel initially grabbed his chest before collapsing motionless on the pitch. Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance, and medical personnel treated him for more than five minutes before transporting him to a hospital by ambulance.

Owono received a straight red card for the challenge. Although he had started walking toward the sidelines, the goalkeeper returned to the scene after realizing the seriousness of De Miguel's condition.

Tenerife initially reported that the striker was stable despite the severity of his injuries. However, the club subsequently announced a deterioration in his neurological condition before confirming his death at 8 a.m. on Tuesday.

In its official announcement, CD Tenerife expressed its profound grief over the loss of its player.

"Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," the club said in a statement reported by NBC News.

"There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness."

The club also expressed solidarity with De Miguel's family, friends and supporters. His family thanked those who had offered condolences and requested privacy during their bereavement, according to ESPN.

De Miguel joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025 after leaving CD Castellón. According to ESPN, he scored 11 goals during the previous season and helped Tenerife secure promotion to Spain's second division.

Born in Madrid in 1996, the striker had spent much of his professional career competing in Spain's lower divisions before joining the Canary Islands club.

Tributes quickly arrived from clubs, football organizations and officials across Spain. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin expressed his sorrow over the player's death.

"We are heartbroken by the death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," Ceferin said, according to NBC News.

"We have searched for words and found only silence."

Barcelona also issued a statement expressing sympathy for the player's relatives and colleagues.

"Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times," Barcelona said, according to NBC News.

Real Madrid also conveyed its condolences, while FC Andorra expressed sympathy for Tenerife, De Miguel's family and his teammates. His former club, CD Castellón, also paid tribute to the forward, remembering his contribution to the team and its supporters.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas described the death as an irreparable loss and extended his condolences to the player's family, teammates and club, according to ESPN.

In response to the tragedy, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) postponed all matches scheduled for Tuesday, November 3. The decision affected fixtures in the Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina.

The federation also canceled the official presentation of Spain's Under-21 international match against Japan, which had been scheduled to take place in Almendralejo.

UEFA announced that moments of silence would be observed before European matches throughout the week in memory of De Miguel. Spanish clubs Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, Villarreal, Real Madrid and Betis were among the teams scheduled to compete in European competitions on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Meanwhile, RCD Espanyol postponed the presentation of its new head coach, Eder Sarabia, following confirmation of De Miguel's death. The event was rescheduled for Wednesday at the same time.