Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dies aged 30 after collision with Andorra goalkeeper
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel has died aged 30 following a collision with goalkeeper Jesús Owono.
- The match between Tenerife and FC Andorra was abandoned at 2-2 after the incident.
- De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest and was treated in intensive care before his death.
The club confirmed the forward's death on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, following an incident that left him fighting for his life in hospital.
Jesús de Miguel collapsed after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper
The collision happened in the closing moments of Monday's match at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, with Tenerife and Andorra level at 2-2.A long ball was played forward as Tenerife looked to launch a final attack. However, Owono rushed out of his area to challenge for the ball and collided heavily with de Miguel, appearing to strike the striker in the chest with his knee.
De Miguel immediately collapsed to the turf, leaving players from both teams visibly distressed. Several Tenerife players were seen in tears as medical staff rushed onto the pitch to provide emergency treatment.
Owono was shown a straight red card for the challenge.
Referee Manuel Ángel Pérez Hernández subsequently abandoned the match in the seventh minute of stoppage time, with the score still 2-2.
🔵⚪️ | Golpe fortísimo de Owono sobre Jesús de Miguel que hace que salten todas las alarmas. 🇪🇸👀 🙏🏼 Pronta recuperación a Jesús y que todo quede en un susto 🏟️ Tenerife - Andorra https://t.co/NXopIJ7p9H
— Laliga News (@laligaa_neews) November 2, 2026
Jesús de Miguel suffered cardiac arrest before being taken to hospital
The seriousness of the incident became apparent as medical staff spent several minutes treating de Miguel on the pitch.The 30-year-old was eventually carried away on a stretcher before being taken by ambulance to the University Hospital of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria.
Spanish media outlets reported de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest whilst being transported to hospital and was resuscitated by emergency personnel.
Tenerife initially confirmed that the striker had been admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit (ICU).
In their first medical update on Monday, the club described his condition as stable despite the severity of his injuries.
However, the situation deteriorated overnight.
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Tenerife issued another statement confirming that de Miguel's neurological condition had worsened.
Tenerife confirm Jesús de Miguel's death
Just hours after the latest medical update, Tenerife announced the devastating news.The club confirmed that de Miguel had died at 8:00 am local time on Tuesday, 3 November.
In an emotional statement published on social media, Tenerife wrote:
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 of Jesús de Miguel Alameda.Tenerife thanked supporters and the wider football community for their messages of support whilst asking everyone to respect the family's privacy during this difficult time.
There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this feeling overflowing with sadness.
Spanish football mourns the loss of Jesús de Miguel
The tragic news has sent shockwaves through Spanish football, particularly following the distressing scenes witnessed during Monday's match.Andorra had previously sent their support to de Miguel, his family and Tenerife after the incident, expressing their hope that the striker would recover.
The match itself will be remembered for the emergency that overshadowed the football, with players from both sides visibly shaken as medical teams fought to save de Miguel.
His death at just 30 is a devastating loss for Tenerife and those who knew him.
Rest in peace, Jesús de Miguel.
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