CD Tenerife to Hold Farewell Tribute for Jesús de Miguel at Heliodoro Rodríguez López

CD Tenerife will host a public memorial service at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López on Saturday to honor late forward Jesús de Miguel, Marca reported. The event gives supporters, teammates, and club officials a collective opportunity to say goodbye following the player’s death earlier this week.

Ceremony Details and Stadium Access at Heliodoro Rodríguez López

The memorial ceremony is scheduled to begin at 19:00 local time (18:00 Canary Islands time), with gates opening two hours prior to accommodate attendees. Admission is free until the venue reaches capacity. CD Tenerife confirmed that all stadium gates will remain open for the event, with the exception of gates 8 and 9. Those specific access points will stay closed to protect the floral tribute and candlelit memorial space established by supporters for the player.

Organizers expect the solemn gathering to last approximately 85 minutes. For fans unable to attend in person, the service will be broadcast live via the official CD Tenerife YouTube channel and by Televisión Canaria.

Speakers and National Representation at the Tribute

The program features scheduled remarks from major club figures, including majority shareholder Rayco García, club president Felipe Miñambres, and at least one representative speaking on behalf of the current first-team squad.

Professional football across Spain will have a visible presence at the stadium. Representatives from every club in LaLiga are expected to attend, alongside delegations from regional sports organizations such as basketball club Baloncesto La Laguna Canarias.

Confirmed attendees include UD Las Palmas president Miguel Ángel Ramírez, accompanied by club executives and team captains. Former FC Barcelona players Asensi and Olmo are also scheduled to travel to Santa Cruz de Tenerife to participate in the memorial.

Reflecting on a Key Figure in Tenerife’s Recent History

Saturday’s gathering shifts the atmosphere at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López from competition to remembrance. The stadium, which previously celebrated the forward’s contributions on the pitch—most notably during the club’s promotion campaign to Segunda División—will host a quiet afternoon centered on shared grief and collective gratitude.

Teammates, coaching staff, and supporters will congregate to acknowledge a player whose impact reached beyond standard match statistics. The club encourages all participants to arrive early to ensure smooth entry before the 19:00 ceremony begins.

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