Spanish football is mourning the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who died following a violent collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a second-division match. He was 30.
The tragic incident occurred in the 98th minute of Tenerife’s 2-2 draw against Andorra at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium on Tuesday, November 3.
Owono rushed out of his area to clear the ball before colliding with De Miguel, striking the Tenerife forward in the chest with his knee.
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De Miguel collapsed on the pitch and suffered cardiorespiratory arrest, prompting an immediate emergency response from medical staff.
Medical personnel worked to revive the footballer for approximately 15 minutes on the pitch before he was transported by ambulance to hospital.
Despite the efforts to save him, De Miguel later died.
CD Tenerife confirms devastating news
CD Tenerife confirmed the player’s death in an emotional statement released on Tuesday morning.
“Crushed by pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 am,” the club said.
“There are no words of comfort. There is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling of overwhelming sadness.”
The club expressed its condolences to De Miguel’s family, friends, teammates and supporters, describing the loss as a devastating moment for the entire Tenerife community.
His family also thanked supporters for their messages of sympathy and asked for privacy as they come to terms with the tragedy.
News of De Miguel’s death has sent shockwaves through Spanish football, with tributes expected from across the sporting community.
The circumstances surrounding the collision have also prompted widespread discussion online.
However, the incident’s full circumstances and any potential official review have not been established in the information currently available.
Jesús de Miguel was 30 years old.
May he rest in peace.
