Jesús de Miguel Alameda, a 30-year-old forward for CD Tenerife, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 AM. His death occurred after he suffered a cardiac arrest following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during the final moments of their LaLiga HyperMotion match. The incident took place in the 108th minute while the score was tied at 2-2. Reports indicate that Owono, who had advanced to midfield to stop a counter-attack, used excessive force and struck De Miguel with his knee in the chest. The player collapsed immediately, lost consciousness, and was rushed to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, where he remained in intensive care before his condition deteriorated neurologically.
The CD Tenerife confirmed the tragic news, stating that the entire club is devastated by the loss. De Miguel, known as 'Demi', leaves behind a one-year-old daughter. Following the announcement, teammates gathered at the hospital to pay their respects and support his family. The incident has sent shockwaves through the football community, with numerous clubs and figures offering condolences. Gerard Piqué, president of FC Andorra, expressed his grief on social media, stating he feels it "with all his soul." The FC Andorra club itself described being "heartbroken and devastated," sending their deepest sympathies to De Miguel's family and the Tenerife organization.
Major Spanish clubs have united in mourning. Real Madrid held an emotional minute of silence during training at Valdebebas, with manager José Mourinho and the entire squad participating. The club issued a formal statement expressing profound sorrow. FC Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia, Villarreal, Getafe, Alavés, Celta Vigo, Espanyol, Real Sociedad, Granada, and UD Las Palmas have all released messages of condolence to De Miguel's family, friends, and the Tenerife fanbase. The RFEF (Royal Spanish Football Federation) announced that all Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches scheduled for Tuesday are suspended as a sign of respect and solidarity. Additionally, the official presentation of Eder Sarabia by Espanyol has been postponed to Wednesday.
International clubs have also joined in paying tribute. Tottenham Hotspur, Eintracht Frankfurt, Schalke 04, and Girondins de Bordeaux issued statements expressing immense pain and offering support to the Tenerife club and De Miguel's loved ones. Prominent players including Gerónimo Rulli, Marcos Llorente, Joselu Mato, Bryan Gil, Luis Suárez, and Alberto Moleiro shared messages of condolence on social media. Meanwhile, Jesús Owono, the goalkeeper involved in the collision, was seen crying and praying in the locker room after the match. Facing severe backlash and insults online, including being labeled an "assassin," Owono has since deactivated his Instagram account.
Sources: La Vanguardia.