Spanish football has been thrown into mourning following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the age of 30.

He  collapsed during Tenerife’s Spanish second-division match against FC Andorra on Monday after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who had rushed out to clear a long ball.

De Miguel received emergency medical attention on the pitch before being rushed  to the hospital by ambulance. He reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest following the collision.

The match was abandoned during stoppage time with the score tied at 2-2, while Owono was shown a straight red card for the challenge.

CD Tenerife confirmed the striker’s death in an emotional statement, expressing condolences to his family, friends, teammates and supporters.

Tributes have poured across Spanish football, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, as the football community mourns the tragic loss.

The club and the player’s family have also appealed for privacy during this difficult period.

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