Jesús de Miguel died at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital in Tenerife, aged 30, after suffering a cardiac arrest following a high-speed collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a match.
The Collision in Injury Time at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López
The incident occurred during stoppage time on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López. De Miguel chased a long ball to launch a counterattack into the opponent’s half when Owono rushed out of his penalty area to intercept. The two players collided heavily just behind the center circle. The forward went down to the turf and immediately lost consciousness. Teammates from both CD Teneriffa and FC Andorra realized the severity of the impact and waved frantically for medical assistance. Referee Manuel Ángel Pérez Hernández showed Owono a red card for the heavy challenge. Medical staff treated de Miguel on the pitch for five minutes before he was loaded into an ambulance. The striker suffered a cardiac arrest during transit and emergency personnel successfully resuscitated him. When he arrived at the hospital, he was breathing independently but remained unconscious.
Neurological Decline and Hospitalization in Tenerife
Medical personnel admitted de Miguel to the intensive care unit at the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital with severe head and chest injuries. On Monday evening, CD Teneriffa released an initial update stating that the player was in a serious but stable condition. Overnight, however, his neurological status deteriorated. By Tuesday morning, the club issued a second statement announcing that his neurological condition had worsened. Just over four hours later, the club confirmed his death. The referee had abandoned the match at 2:2 after the collision halted play.
Statements from CD Teneriffa and FC Andorra
There are no comforting words; nothing can ease this immense grief,
CD Teneriffa stated in its official announcement confirming the player’s passing. We stand by his grieving family, his loved ones, and all of Tenerife, which today mourns this cruel loss.
The club added that de Miguel’s family expressed gratitude for every message of support received while requesting the utmost respect for their privacy during the difficult period. Opposing club FC Andorra also released a formal message of condolence. With a broken heart and deeply shaken, we want to express our sincerest condolences to the family of Jesús de Miguel, all his companions and friends, as well as CD Teneriffa. Rest in peace,
the club wrote. Major Spanish clubs including Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid also issued public statements expressing their sympathy.
Next Scheduled Actions for CD Teneriffa
Following the tragedy and the abandonment of the fixture against FC Andorra, CD Teneriffa officials and league organizers are expected to release further scheduling updates.
