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Tenerife have confirmed the death of their 30-year-old forward Jesús de Miguel following a collision with opposing goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second division fixture.
"Heartbroken, with a knot in our throats and unable to accept this reality, CD Tenerife announces the devastating loss of Jesús de Miguel Alameda," a club statement read, noting the time of death as 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
De Miguel was pursuing a loose ball when he inadvertently collided with FC Andorra's Owono in the dying moments of Monday's league fixture. The Tenerife forward lay motionless on the pitch and received prolonged medical attention on the field. MARCA reported that the initial medical assessment indicated De Miguel needed CPR in the ambulance en route to the ICU at the University Hospital of Nuestra Senora de Candelaria.
Having initially described their player's condition as "serious but stable" on Monday, Tenerife issued a further statement disclosing that his condition had "deteriorated neurologically" in the early hours of Tuesday. The final confirmation arrived four hours later.
"There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can ease this overwhelming grief," Tenerife's statement read. "We stand alongside his devastated family, his loved ones, and the entire tinerfeñismo community, who today mourn this heartbreaking outcome.
"Jesús de Miguel's family wishes to express their gratitude for every gesture of support received, and they sincerely ask for the utmost respect for their privacy during this incredibly difficult time."
Soccer World Responds to De Miguel's Tragic Passing
Rotos de dolor, con un nudo en la garganta y sin poder creer que esto sea verdad, desde el CD Tenerife comunicamos el trágico fallecimiento, este martes, día 3 de noviembre de 2026, a las 8:00 horas, de Jesús de Miguel Alameda.
No hay palabras de consuelo; no hay absolutamente… pic.twitter.com/IbS1dTYP1b
The tragic loss of De Miguel has prompted an outpouring of condolences from throughout the Spanish soccer community.
Barcelona stated: "Our thoughts and support go out to his family, friends and loved ones during this painful time." Real Madrid shared similar sentiments and observed a minute of silence ahead of Tuesday's training session.
A statement from the Spanish footballers' association (AFE) read: "His passing leaves an enormous void among all of us who shared his passion for the game, his dedication to the football community, and his efforts in defending the rights of fellow professionals.
"In these moments of immense grief, we send all our love, support and solidarity. You will forever be part of our family. Rest in peace, comrade."
Goalkeeper Owono, the unfortunate other party in this tragedy, has yet to make any public comment. Spanish journalist Iván Álvarez told El Partidazo de COPE that the Andorra player "is deeply affected by what has happened," adding: "Owono's intention is to offer a private apology before making any public statement."