Jesus De Miguel Passes Away Following Match Collision In Spain
Tragic Incident In Spanish Second Division
The Spanish football community is in mourning following the death of CD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel Alameda. The 30-year-old striker passed away on Tuesday morning after suffering a severe on-field collision during a La Liga 2 match against FC Andorra at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez. The match, which had been rescheduled by 24 hours due to torrential rain risks, ended in tragedy during the final moments of the game.
During the 96th minute of the match, with the score tied at 2-2, a long ball was cleared from the Tenerife penalty area toward the midfield. De Miguel, who had entered the game as a substitute in the 59th minute, chased the ball into open space. Simultaneously, Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono rushed far out of his goal to clear the ball. The two players collided violently in the center circle, with Owono’s knee striking De Miguel in the chest.
Immediate Aftermath And Medical Response
The impact left De Miguel prone on the pitch, prompting teammates to frantically signal for medical staff. The referee immediately issued a red card to Owono. The match was abandoned shortly after the incident as players were left in tears. Reports indicate that De Miguel suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest in the ambulance while being transported to the Hospital Universitario de Nuestra Senora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz.
Upon arrival at the hospital, the forward was admitted to the intensive care unit. While the club initially reported that he was stable despite the severity of his condition, his neurological state worsened during the early hours of Tuesday. CD Tenerife officially confirmed that Jesus de Miguel died at approximately 8:00 am on Tuesday, as he never regained consciousness.
Judicial Proceedings And Official Reactions
Following the death, the homicide division of the national police opened judicial proceedings to investigate possible involuntary manslaughter. Authorities in the Canary Islands clarified that this is a routine procedure under Spanish law, which mandates a judicial inquiry for any death deemed non-natural. The chief public prosecutor in Santa Cruz de Tenerife noted that it would be very difficult for the case to eventually reach a court.
CD Tenerife expressed profound grief in a statement, describing the club as heartbroken and unable to believe the tragic outcome. The club requested privacy for the devastated family during their time of mourning. FC Andorra also issued a statement sending sincere condolences to the family, teammates, and the entire Tenerife organization. Jesus Owono, an international player for Equatorial Guinea, deactivated his Instagram account following the event.
Global Tributes And Sporting Impact
The loss has resonated across the football world, with major clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona paying tribute to the Madrid-born player. Fifpro, the world players’ union, and UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin also expressed their deep sadness. In a gesture of respect, UEFA announced that all matches for the week would be preceded by a moment of silence. Additionally, the Spanish Football Federation postponed Tuesday’s Copa del Rey and Copa del Reina matches.
La Liga president Javier Tebas expressed shock and offered support to the club and the family. He discussed the possibility of postponing Tenerife’s next fixture to prioritize player welfare and suggested a joint tribute between La Liga and the Segunda Division.
Jesus de Miguel had a professional journey that began in 2015 with Leganes B. He played for eight different Spanish clubs before joining Tenerife on a three-year deal in 2025. He had made his professional debut with Castellon in August 2024 at age 27, following a successful 2023-2024 season where he scored 16 goals to help his side achieve promotion to the second division.