A football match can change in a second, but few moments bring the game to a standstill like the one witnessed in Tenerife. A late collision left striker Jesús de Miguel motionless on the pitch, turning a closely contested Spanish second-division fixture into a frightening medical emergency. Now, more saddening updates are coming in.
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CD Tenerife were facing FC Andorra on November 2, with the score tied at 2-2 and stoppage time nearly over. In the 97th minute, Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono rushed out of his penalty area to clear a long ball near the center circle. As De Miguel moved towards it, Owono’s knee appeared to strike the Tenerife forward around the head and chest, sending him crashing to the ground.
The 30-year-old did not get back up. Players from both sides immediately called for medical assistance as the seriousness of the situation became clear. Medical staff rushed onto the pitch and treated De Miguel for several minutes. His teammates watched in distress, with some visibly breaking down in tears. Owono received a straight red card, but the goalkeeper’s dismissal quickly became secondary to the striker’s condition.
The forward eventually left the stadium in an ambulance. However, the ordeal reportedly became even more serious during the journey to hospital. According to Spanish media reports, including Marca, De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest in the ambulance, and emergency personnel had to resuscitate him. The reports sparked widespread concern across Spanish football. What began as a collision during a routine attempt to clear the ball had developed into a life-threatening emergency, leaving supporters and players waiting for news.
After the incident, CD Tenerife confirmed that De Miguel had been admitted to the intensive care unit at the University Hospital of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
And as per the latest updates released by CD Tenerife, Jesus de Miguel Alameda has passed away. “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, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesús de Miguel Alameda.
“There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness. We stand alongside his devastated family, alongside his loved ones, alongside all of tinerfeñismo that today weeps for this cruel outcome. The family of Jesús de Miguel thanks each and every one of the expressions of support received, and likewise requests, from the heart, the utmost respect for their privacy in these terrible moments.”
With the medical emergency taking priority, referee Manuel Ángel Pérez Hernández abandoned the match. Tenerife and Andorra had been level at 2-2, with only a short period of added time remaining. The officials consulted the players before deciding that continuing the fixture was not appropriate. The result remains subject to the relevant authorities’ decision.
Spanish football unites in grief as tributes pour in for Jesús de Miguel
Just a few hours ago, CD Tenerife shared an update on their X handle, saying, “Jesus de Miguel’s medical condition has worsened neurologically. More information in the coming hours.” But no one expected such an outcome within 5 hours of that update.
The tragic news of Jesús de Miguel’s passing sent shockwaves across Spanish football, with tributes pouring in from some of the biggest clubs in the country. Barcelona was among the first to express its grief, stating, “From FC Barcelona, we deeply regret the tragic news of the passing of CD Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel. Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times.”
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid also joined the tributes. Real Madrid said, “Real Madrid C. F., its president, and its Board of Directors deeply regret the passing of Jesús de Miguel, player of C. D. Tenerife.” The club extended its condolences to his family, teammates, and loved ones. It also observed a minute’s silence before its training session at Ciudad Real Madrid.
Atlético Madrid, meanwhile, expressed its support for Tenerife, writing, “From Atlético de Madrid, we join in the grief over the passing of Jesús de Miguel Alameda. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all members and fans of @CDTOficial. Rest in peace.”
LaLiga president Javier Tebas also shared an emotional message, saying, “I am deeply saddened by the death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda, a player for CD Tenerife. Today, we all share the terrible pain of an irreparable loss.” He extended his condolences to the striker’s family, teammates, and the entire club.
The tributes were not limited to Spain’s biggest clubs. FC Andorra said, “with heavy hearts and devastated,” that it offered its condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and CD Tenerife.
His former club, CD Castellón, also remembered the forward with an emotional statement: “With a broken heart and no possible consolation, Club Deportivo Castellón bids farewell to Jesús De Miguel. It is hard to find the words when reality strikes in such an unfair way.” The club recalled how he had worn its jersey with pride and celebrated goals alongside its supporters, adding, “You will always be one of us, Demi. Rest in peace.”
The impact of the news was also felt beyond the clubs directly connected to De Miguel. Espanyol postponed the presentation of new head coach Eder Sarabia, explaining that the event would now take place on Wednesday. The club said it “shares in the grief of his family, friends, and everyone at CD Tenerife during these extremely difficult times.”
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) took further action, suspending all football activity scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, including Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina fixtures. It also cancelled the official presentation of Spain’s Under-21 match against Japan.
In its statement, the federation said, “The entire Spanish football family stands united in grief following this tragic loss and extends its deepest condolences, love, and support to the family, friends, and loved ones of Jesús de Miguel.”
UEFA also paid tribute to the Tenerife forward, announcing that a moment of silence would be observed at all its matches this week. Even Manchester United joined the football community in remembering the 30-year-old, writing, “Our deepest condolences are with the loved ones of Jesús de Miguel Alameda and everyone connected with CD Tenerife.”
As tributes continue to pour in from across the football world, De Miguel’s passing has left a profound sense of loss that extends far beyond Tenerife.