Spanish football has been left devastated following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel at the age of 30. The forward passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after suffering cardiac arrest caused by a collision during a Segunda Division match against Andorra. His sudden passing has sent shockwaves throughout the football community, with tributes pouring in from clubs and supporters across the country.

The tragic incident occurred during the seventh minute of stoppage time when De Miguel collided with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. The goalkeeper had rushed out of his penalty area to deal with a long ball but accidentally struck the Tenerife striker in the chest with his knee. De Miguel immediately collapsed, prompting players from both teams to call for urgent medical assistance. Owono was subsequently shown a straight red card following the incident.

Medical staff attended to De Miguel on the pitch for approximately five minutes before he was taken to hospital by ambulance. Despite receiving emergency treatment, the striker could not recover from the cardiac arrest he suffered following the collision. The match was abandoned as players, officials and supporters struggled to process the devastating situation.

The tragedy also led to changes in other football events across Spain. In a gesture of respect for De Miguel, his family, teammates and Tenerife supporters, the football authorities cancelled the scheduled presentation ceremony for Spain's Under-21 international match against Japan. Several prominent clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, expressed their condolences and offered support to everyone affected by the loss.

Born in Madrid in 1996, De Miguel built his professional career through several Spanish clubs before joining CD Tenerife from Castellón ahead of the 2025-26 season. He made a positive impression during his time at the club, scoring 11 goals and contributing to the team's attacking efforts. His untimely death has left a profound impact on Spanish football, with teammates, clubs and supporters united in remembering a player whose life was tragically cut short.