CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died on Tuesday, November 3, a day after a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a LaLiga 2 match at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium. He was 30.
Video of the incident has spread widely on social media, showing the moment the goalkeeper’s knee struck De Miguel in the chest in the final minutes of the match. Here is how the tragedy unfolded.
Watch Video: The Collision That Left Jesús de Miguel Fighting for His Life
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How Did Jesús de Miguel Die?
| Match | CD Tenerife vs FC Andorra, LaLiga 2 |
| Date of incident | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
| Venue | Heliodoro Rodríguez López, Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Time of collision | Seventh minute of stoppage time, score 2-2 |
| What happened | Goalkeeper Jesús Owono’s knee struck him in the chest |
| Medical emergency | Cardiac arrest in the ambulance |
| Hospital | Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital |
| Died | Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8 am |
De Miguel came off the bench in the 59th minute with Tenerife leading 2-0. Andorra fought back to level the game at 2-2. Deep into stoppage time, a long ball was played towards De Miguel, and Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono rushed out of his box to clear it.
The two players collided, and Owono’s raised knee hit De Miguel in the chest. The striker fell to the ground and did not move. Players from both teams immediately signalled for medical help.
Medical staff treated him on the pitch for more than five minutes before he was carried off and taken away by ambulance. According to Spanish media, he suffered a cardiac arrest in the ambulance and was resuscitated on the way to Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital in Santa Cruz, where he was admitted to intensive care. The match was abandoned.
From “Stable” to Tragic News
On Monday night, Tenerife said De Miguel was stable despite the seriousness of his condition. Early on Tuesday, the club said his condition had worsened neurologically. A few hours later, the club confirmed that he had died at 8 am.
In its statement, Tenerife said the club was “heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true.” The club added, “There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can alleviate this profound sense of sadness.”
No official medical cause of death has been made public so far.
Red Card for Andorra Goalkeeper Jesús Owono
The referee showed Owono a straight red card for what was described as a sudden, high-kicking challenge using excessive force. The goalkeeper has not made any public statement yet. Journalist Iván Álvarez said on COPE that Owono is deeply affected and wants to apologise to the family privately before speaking publicly.
Some Spanish reports have raised the question of whether the case could be looked at legally, but no criminal investigation has been confirmed. The red card is a sporting punishment and is separate from any legal process.
Family Was in the Stands
De Miguel’s partner María and their 16-month-old daughter Carla were watching from the stands when the collision happened. His parents travelled from mainland Spain to Tenerife on Monday night to be with him in hospital. The family has thanked everyone for their support and asked for “maximum respect for their privacy.”
Read more: Jesús de Miguel family: partner María and daughter Carla.
Football World Pays Tribute
Barcelona, Real Madrid, FC Andorra, CD Castellón and LaLiga president Javier Tebas were among those who sent condolences. Real Madrid held a minute of silence before training. The Spanish players’ association AFE said, “His loss leaves a huge void among those of us who shared his passion for football. Rest in peace, comrade.”
The Spanish Football Federation postponed Tuesday’s Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina matches, and Espanyol postponed the presentation of their new head coach as a mark of respect.
Born in Madrid in 1996, De Miguel came through the youth system at CD Leganés and played for clubs including Fuenlabrada, Unionistas de Salamanca and CD Castellón before joining Tenerife in July 2025, where he helped the club win promotion to LaLiga 2.