Tragedy in LaLiga 2: Tenerife Striker Jesus de Miguel Dies After On-Field Collision
Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel has passed away following a severe on-field collision and cardiac arrest during a LaLiga 2 match.
The footballing world is in mourning following the devastating news that Jesus de Miguel, the 30-year-old striker for CD Tenerife, has passed away. The athlete suffered a cardiac arrest after a violent collision during a LaLiga 2 match, leading to a heartbreaking conclusion that has left teammates, fans, and the sporting community in shock.
The Fatal Collision
The incident occurred during a tense match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra, which was tied 2-2. As the game entered the seventh minute of stoppage time, a long ball was played forward. Jesus de Miguel attempted to reach the ball, but FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono rushed out of his penalty area toward the halfway line to challenge for it.
The resulting impact was severe. Owono collided heavily with De Miguel, sending the forward crashing to the turf. The referee immediately showed Owono a red card, citing a "sudden, high-kicking tackle" executed with "excessive force" while the ball was in play.
Chaos and Emergency Response
The gravity of the situation became apparent almost instantly. While Owono had initially begun walking off the pitch following his dismissal, he quickly turned back to join players from both squads who had rushed to the fallen striker's side.
Medical professionals spent more than five minutes providing urgent care to De Miguel on the pitch before he was rushed to the hospital via ambulance. Due to the severity of the medical emergency, the match was abandoned.
A Sudden Decline
In the immediate aftermath on Monday, CD Tenerife released a statement confirming that De Miguel had been hospitalized. At that time, he was described as "stable," although the club acknowledged the severity of his condition. He was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for constant monitoring.
However, the hope for a recovery vanished in the early hours of Tuesday morning. An update revealed that the striker's neurological condition had worsened significantly. By 8:00 AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the club confirmed that Jesus de Miguel had passed away.
Club and Family in Mourning
CD Tenerife expressed their profound grief in a poignant statement, describing the club as "racked with pain" and "unable to believe" the tragedy. The club stated that there are no words capable of offering comfort or alleviating the sadness felt by the "tinerfeñismo" community.
"Rotos de dolor, con un nudo en la garganta y sin poder creer que esto sea verdad, desde el CD Tenerife comunicamos el trágico fallecimiento... No hay palabras de consuelo; no hay absolutamente nada que mitigue este sentimiento repleto de tristeza."
The club further shared a message from the family of Jesus de Miguel, who expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support received during this crisis. Amidst their grief, the family has requested the utmost respect for their privacy as they navigate this terrible loss.