Spanish soccer player Jesús de Miguel has died at the age of 30 following a serious on-field collision during a match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra. The striker passed away early Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after suffering severe injuries during Monday’s game at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López in Santa Cruz, Spain.
According to reports, de Miguel collided with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during the final minutes of the match. The impact reportedly left him with injuries to his head and chest, and he subsequently suffered a cardiac arrest. Medical assistance was provided before he was transported to the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital for further treatment.
CD Tenerife confirmed the heartbreaking news in an emotional statement released on Tuesday morning. The club announced that de Miguel died at approximately 8:00 a.m. local time, expressing its grief over the loss of the player and offering condolences to his family, friends and everyone connected with the team.
“Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we communicate the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesús de Miguel Alameda,” the club said in its statement.
The statement continued by describing the devastating impact of his death on the club and its supporters. CD Tenerife said there were no words that could ease the sadness surrounding the tragedy and extended its support to his grieving family, loved ones and the wider Tenerife football community. The club also acknowledged the overwhelming grief being felt following his death.
The circumstances surrounding the incident unfolded during Monday’s match, which was abandoned following the collision. According to reports from the BBC and The Guardian, the game was stopped after de Miguel sustained his injuries in the closing minutes. At the time of the incident, the score was tied at 2-2 between Tenerife and Andorra.
Following the collision, CD Tenerife initially provided an update on the player’s medical condition on Monday evening, confirming that he had been taken to Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital. The club described his condition as “stable but serious” at the time, while supporters and fellow football professionals awaited further information.
However, the situation reportedly became more concerning later that evening. In a subsequent update, Tenerife revealed that de Miguel’s neurological condition had worsened. Despite receiving medical attention, the 30-year-old ultimately died early Tuesday morning, prompting an outpouring of tributes from football clubs across Spain.
FC Andorra, the opposing team involved in Monday’s match, also shared an emotional tribute on Instagram following the announcement. The club expressed its deepest condolences to de Miguel’s family, friends, teammates and everyone associated with CD Tenerife, acknowledging the immense sadness surrounding his passing.
“There are no words to express the sadness of a loss like this,” FC Andorra wrote. The club added that it stood alongside those affected during the difficult time and concluded its message with a tribute to the late footballer, saying, “We are with you in these very difficult times. Rest in peace, Jesús.”
FC Barcelona also joined the tributes, sharing a statement through its official X account on Tuesday. The club expressed its sorrow over the news and extended its thoughts and support to de Miguel’s family, friends and loved ones. Its message reflected the wider football community’s reaction to the sudden loss of the Tenerife player.
Real Madrid also issued an official statement expressing condolences following de Miguel’s death. The club said that it, along with its president and Board of Directors, deeply regretted the passing of the CD Tenerife player. It extended its affection and sympathy to his family, teammates, club and everyone close to him.
In addition to its statement, Real Madrid honoured de Miguel’s memory with a moment of silence before its training session at Ciudad Real Madrid on Tuesday. Players and members of the coaching staff observed the tribute before beginning their preparations, recognising the loss of a fellow football professional.
As tributes continue to emerge from across Spanish football, CD Tenerife has also shared the family’s request for privacy during this difficult period. The club confirmed that de Miguel’s family appreciated the messages of support they had received and asked the public to respect their privacy as they come to terms with the devastating loss.