Spanish football is in mourning following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a league match against FC Andorra.
The 30-year-old forward died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after failing to recover from the serious injuries suffered in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during Monday’s encounter.
The incident occurred in the closing stages of the Spanish second-division fixture at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium, when Owono collided with De Miguel while attempting to clear a ball.
De Miguel collapsed unconscious on the pitch, prompting players from both teams to urgently call for medical assistance. He was attended to by medical personnel before being rushed to the University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The severity of the incident forced the referee to abandon the match, which was tied at 2-2, as players and officials struggled to come to terms with the distressing scenes.
CD Tenerife confirmed the striker’s death in an emotional statement, expressing profound grief and extending its condolences to his family, friends, teammates and supporters.
The club said it was standing with his bereaved family and the entire Tenerife community during the difficult moment.
His death has sparked an outpouring of condolences across Spanish football, with the tragedy leaving the football fraternity devastated.
May his soul rest in eternal peace. 🕊️
