CD Tenerife confirmed the death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday following a severe on-field collision during a match against FC Andorra at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium. The player’s health deteriorated overnight while he was hospitalized at the Hospital de la Candelaria in Tenerife, where he had been receiving care since Monday.
The tragedy has left Spanish football in mourning, prompting an immediate suspension of cup fixtures and drawing an outpouring of condolences from clubs and governing bodies across the country.
The Collision at Heliodoro Rodríguez López
The incident occurred during Monday’s fixture in Tenerife when de Miguel suffered a violent clash with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono. Following the impact, the player was rushed to the Hospital de la Candelaria. Medical staff monitored his condition overnight, but the club announced his passing Tuesday morning after he failed to survive the severe trauma sustained in the duel.
Immediate Suspension of Domestic Cup Fixtures
The death of the Tenerife player prompted immediate scheduling changes across Spanish competitions. Several clubs in Gipuzkoa—including Eibar, Real Unión, and Anaitasuna—had cup matches scheduled for the week. Those fixtures were suspended following the confirmation of the player’s death.
Granada CF, which is scheduled to face CD Tenerife on Sunday at the Nuevo Los Cármenes stadium, stated that the fixture hangs in the balance while awaiting formal announcements from competition organizers regarding rescheduling.
National Condolences and Tributes
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and LaLiga issued statements expressing deep sorrow over the loss. LaLiga President Javier Tebas wrote that the football community shares the terrible pain of an irreparable loss, offering condolences to the player’s family, teammates, and club.
Clubs throughout Spain’s divisions, including Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Valencia, Athletic Club, and Cádiz CF, released statements expressing solidarity with CD Tenerife. FC Andorra and its owner, Gerard Piqué—who witnessed the incident firsthand at the stadium before visiting the hospital—expressed devastation over the tragedy.
Former teammates also shared tributes. Fernando Román, a footballer with Talavera who previously played alongside de Miguel at Unionistas, remembered him as a hard-working, humble person who brought happiness to those around him.
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Broad Tributes Across the Sporting Landscape
Expressions of solidarity and grief arrived from clubs across all divisions, including Málaga, Real Betis, Sevilla, Castellón, and Elche. Adjustments followed across sports, such as Espanyol postponing the press conference for Éder Sarabia’s presentation as new head coach by one day. Basketball clubs from the Liga Endesa, including Surne Bilbao Basket, Unicaja, Cajasiete Gran Canaria, and La Laguna Tenerife, also joined the condolences.
Organizers Postpone Matches Without Announcing New Dates
Competition organizers and CD Tenerife have not yet announced the rescheduled dates for postponed cup matches or Sunday’s league fixture against Granada CF. Further updates regarding league scheduling and memorial protocols are expected from the RFEF and local clubs.
Earlier coverage: CD Tenerife Forward Jesús de Miguel Dies Following Collision
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