Spanish football is mourning CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, who has died aged 30 after suffering a medical emergency following an on-field collision during a match against FC Andorra.
CD Tenerife confirmed the player’s death on Tuesday, November 3. De Miguel had been taken to hospital after the incident during Monday’s match and was receiving intensive care. The news has prompted tributes across Spanish football and an official postponement of Tuesday’s scheduled cup fixtures.
What happened during the Tenerife vs Andorra match?
The incident took place late in the Segunda División match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra on Monday, November 2. During stoppage time, Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono came out to clear a long ball and collided with De Miguel as the forward challenged for it.
Play was stopped immediately. Medical staff treated De Miguel on the pitch for several minutes before he was taken to hospital by ambulance. The match was abandoned in stoppage time as the situation unfolded.
Reports from Spain said De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest following the collision and was admitted to hospital, where his condition remained critical. CD Tenerife later announced that he had died on Tuesday morning.
CD Tenerife and Spanish football pay tribute
CD Tenerife announced the death in a statement, expressing deep sorrow and sending condolences to the player’s family, friends and loved ones. The club also thanked supporters and the wider football community for their messages of support while asking for respect for the family’s privacy.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) also issued an official statement mourning the loss of the Tenerife player. Tributes and messages of condolence followed from clubs and figures across Spanish football.
CD Tenerife confirmed Jesús de Miguel’s passing on Tuesday, November 3, and asked that privacy be respected for his family and loved ones.
RFEF postpones Tuesday’s Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches
As a mark of respect, the RFEF postponed the Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches scheduled for Tuesday, November 3. The federation also cancelled the planned presentation event for Spain’s Under-21 match against Japan in Almendralejo.
The RFEF said revised dates and kick-off times for the postponed fixtures would be communicated later. The decision reflected the impact of the tragedy on the Spanish football community.
Jesús de Miguel’s career at CD Tenerife
De Miguel was a forward who joined CD Tenerife ahead of the 2025–26 season. He had scored 11 goals in the previous campaign, according to reporting from Spain. His death has left teammates, club staff and supporters in mourning.
At this time, the focus remains on supporting his family and remembering the player. The incident should be discussed with care, and no blame should be assigned to another player without established findings from the relevant authorities.
Official statements and reports
Published November 3, 2026. This report is based on the club’s and federation’s statements, with additional details attributed to established news agencies.
