Spanish football is mourning the death of CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, who passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the age of 30, following a serious on-field incident during his team's match against FC Andorra.
Tenerife confirmed his death in an official statement, revealing that he passed away at 8:00 a.m. local time.
The club expressed its grief and extended its support to his family, loved ones, and supporters.
The announcement came less than 24 hours after the incident that led to the abandonment of Tenerife's Segunda División fixture against Andorra on Monday.
What Happened During the Tenerife vs Andorra Match?
The incident occurred during stoppage time at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium, with the match level at 2–2.
De Miguel was involved in a challenge with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who had rushed out of his goal to deal with a long ball.
The collision left the Tenerife forward seriously injured, prompting players from both teams to immediately call for medical assistance.
Medical personnel treated De Miguel on the pitch before he was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Owono received a straight red card following the incident, and the match was subsequently abandoned.
Tenerife later confirmed that De Miguel had been admitted to hospital in a serious condition.
An update during the early hours of Tuesday indicated that his neurological condition had deteriorated.
The club subsequently announced his death that morning.
UEFA Announces Minute of Silence Across European Matches
UEFA has confirmed that a moment of silence will be observed before all its matches this week in memory of De Miguel.
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin expressed his condolences, saying the organisation's thoughts were with the player's family, teammates, everyone at Tenerife and all those affected by the loss.
The tribute means that the tragedy will also be acknowledged during this week's European club competitions, including the Champions League fixtures.
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Spanish Football Pays Tribute
Tributes have also come from clubs and organisations across Spain.
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid both issued messages expressing their condolences to De Miguel's family, teammates and everyone connected with Tenerife.
Andorra, the club involved in Monday's match, also expressed its sorrow and offered support to those mourning his death.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced that it had postponed the Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, as a mark of respect.
The planned presentation of Spain's Under-21 fixture against Japan was also suspended.
Remembering Jesús de Miguel
De Miguel joined Tenerife from Castellón ahead of the 2025–26 season and helped the club secure promotion to Spain's second division. He scored 11 goals during that campaign, contributing to the team's successful season.
His death has left his teammates, club and supporters grieving, while messages of condolence continue to arrive from across the football community.
Tenerife has thanked everyone who has offered support and asked the public to respect the privacy of his family during this difficult period.
Sportivoza Verdict
The death of Jesús de Miguel is a painful loss for Tenerife and Spanish football.
At just 30, he was part of a team that had recently achieved promotion, and his career was still progressing.
The response from UEFA, the Spanish Football Federation, and clubs across the country reflects the sadness surrounding his passing.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates, and everyone connected with CD Tenerife.
May he rest in peace.