🔵⚪️ | Golpe fortísimo de Owono sobre Jesús de Miguel que hace que salten todas las alarmas. 🇪🇸👀 🙏🏼 Pronta recuperación a Jesús y que todo quede en un susto 🏟️ Tenerife - Andorra https://t.co/NXopIJ7p9H
— Laliga News (@laligaa_neews) November 2, 2026
Spanish football is mourning the tragic death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who passed away on November 3, 2026, aged just 30, following a serious on-field collision during a Segunda División match against FC Andorra.
What Happened to Jesús de Miguel?
The incident occurred on November 2 during stoppage time, with Tenerife and FC Andorra level at 2–2.
De Miguel was chasing a long ball near the halfway line when Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono rushed out to make a clearance. The goalkeeper's knee struck the striker in the chest, leaving him unconscious on the pitch.
Medical teams immediately attended to De Miguel, who suffered a cardiac arrest. He was rushed to hospital and admitted to intensive care, but his neurological condition deteriorated overnight.
Tenerife confirmed his death the following morning.
Mohun Bagan Were Interested in Signing Him
Interestingly, De Miguel had also been a transfer target for Indian Super League giants Mohun Bagan Super Giant during the summer 2026 transfer window.
According to The Times of India, Mohun Bagan officials held discussions with the striker and his representatives after Jason Cummings' departure.
The Spanish forward was reportedly interested in moving to India, but the transfer failed to materialise because he still had two years remaining on his Tenerife contract.
De Miguel had scored 11 league goals in the previous season, helping Tenerife secure promotion to Spain's second division.
Latest Update: Police Investigation Underway
Spanish police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of his death. However, prosecutors have indicated that criminal proceedings are unlikely, as the collision happened during play.
Owono was shown a straight red card, while the match was abandoned. Clubs across Europe, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, have paid tribute to the late striker.
For Indian football supporters, the incident also brings back painful memories of Cristiano Júnior, the Dempo striker who died after an on-field collision during the 2004 Federation Cup final against Mohun Bagan.
Football has lost a hardworking striker whose career was still moving forward.
Rest in peace, Jesús de Miguel. 🕊️
