Spanish football woke up on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, to the shocking loss of Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel, just 30. The Madrid‑born player was rushed Monday afternoon to the ICU of Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria after colliding with Andorra keeper Jesús Owono during the LaLiga Hypermotion 12th‑round match. How could such a promising career end so abruptly?
Hours later Tenerife confirmed the fatal outcome, prompting RCD Espanyol to call off the planned unveiling of new manager Eder Sarabia slated for today at 13:30 in the Auditorio Juan Segura Palomares. The ceremony has been rescheduled for Wednesday at the same hour.
Former Espanyol player and Sarabia’s staff member Álvaro González had shared a dressing room with Jesús de Miguel during the latter’s final season with Tenerife, the last stop before he hung up his boots three months ago.
Yesterday, before the tragedy was known, Álvaro tried to send an encouraging note to his former teammate, whose career also spanned Castellón, Unionistas CF, Navalcarnero and Fuenlabrada. After the news broke, Espanyol expressed solidarity with the family, friends and the entire Tenerife community during this painful time. Rest in peace.