Spanish football is in shock after the sad news that professional footballer Jesús de Miguel passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest following an incident during a second division game.

Striker de Miguel, who plays for CD Tenerife, suffered a heavy impact with FC Andorra's goalkeeper Jesús Owono, during Monday's game at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López in Tenerife, Spain.

What Happened During the Incident?

The incident happened in the dying moments of the game. As the goalkeeper rushed out of his penalty box to win the long ball, he ran into De Miguel. Jesús Owono's knee made contact with the chest of De Miguel.

After the impact, De Miguel fell to the ground and collapsed. Both teams' players shouted for help. The medical team rushed onto the pitch.

Medical treatment was given to the footballer for a few minutes. He was then rushed to the hospital via ambulance. Unfortunately, during the journey to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria he suffered a cardiac arrest but was brought back to life by the paramedics.

CD Tenerife Confirm Death of Footballer

CD Tenerife initially told fans that De Miguel was in intensive care and stable. However, during the night his condition got worse.

Later that morning on Tuesday 3rd November 2026, the club confirmed that he passed away at 8am.

"We are in great sadness to announce the death of our player. We send our condolences to his family, friends, teammates and fans. We ask for everyone to respect the family during these difficult times."

Game Was Abandoned

The 2-2 game between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra was abandoned. The goalkeeper of FC Andorra, Jesús Owono, was shown a straight red card. Both teams looked devastated while the medics tried to save De Miguel.

Throughout Spanish football, many football clubs have sent their condolences.

Who Was Jesús de Miguel?

Jesús de Miguel Alameda was a 30 year old Spanish professional footballer born in Madrid. He started his senior career in 2015 playing for Leganés B. He has played for many Spanish clubs including Unión Adarve, Navalcarnero, Unionistas de Salamanca and CD Castellón.

In 2023 he joined CD Castellón were he played an important part in helping them get promoted. He performed well which earned him a move to CD Tenerife in 2025.

Unfortunately, his sudden death has left his teammates, fans and the whole Spanish football community heartbroken.

Many Tributes Sent

Soon after the news was released, many football clubs and personalities sent their tributes. FC Andorra, Spanish Football Federation and many well known football clubs sent their condolences.

Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué, who is affiliated with FC Andorra, sent a message expressing his sadness.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation have also announced that they will be postponing cup games.

Unfortunately, this sad event has reminded us how unpredictable serious incidents can be during sport and how important it is to have medical help available during professional games.