Spain’s National Police, under the supervision of judicial authorities in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, have opened an investigation into the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel Alameda, 30, following a serious on-field collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division fixture at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium on Monday, 2 November 2026.

De Miguel died at 8.00 am local time on Tuesday, 3 November, at Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria Hospital, where he had been receiving intensive medical care after the incident.

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The investigation is intended to establish the circumstances surrounding the footballer’s death, although authorities have not announced any finding of criminal responsibility against Owono.

Sources at the provincial police headquarters confirmed the investigation to Agence France-Presse, with Spanish news agency EFE also reporting that the case had come under judicial supervision.

The tragedy unfolded during second-half stoppage time, with Tenerife and Andorra level at 2-2. De Miguel was chasing an aerial ball near the halfway line when Owono, who had advanced from his goal to intercept the ball, collided heavily with the striker.

The impact left the Tenerife forward seriously injured, prompting an immediate response from players and medical personnel on the pitch.

Spanish media reported that De Miguel suffered cardiac arrest and was resuscitated before being transported to hospital.

He was subsequently admitted to intensive care, with Tenerife initially describing his condition as stable despite its severity.

However, the club issued a further update in the early hours of Tuesday, revealing that his neurological condition had deteriorated.

The announcement of his death later that morning brought an abrupt and devastating end to hopes of his recovery.

In an emotional statement, CD Tenerife said: “Broken with pain, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe this is real, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death, at 8:00 am (0700 GMT), of Jesus de Miguel Alameda.”

The club added: “No words can ease the pain, nothing can lessen this great feeling of sadness. Our thoughts are with the family, his close friends and Tenerife fans, who today are grieving over this terrible news.”

The match was abandoned following the incident, while Owono was shown a red card for the challenge. The Equatorial Guinea international goalkeeper had been attempting to clear the ball when the collision occurred.

The police investigation comes amid widespread public concern over the circumstances of the incident.

However, the opening of an investigation following a death in non-natural circumstances is a procedural step and should not be interpreted as evidence that the goalkeeper committed an offence.

Reuters reported that investigators were examining the circumstances surrounding the death, including the possibility of an involuntary manslaughter inquiry.

No formal finding of criminal liability had been announced at the time of reporting.

The incident has also placed the spotlight on the emotional and physical demands of professional football, particularly the risks associated with high-speed challenges involving goalkeepers and attacking players.

De Miguel, born in Madrid on 21 September 1996, had built his professional career through several Spanish clubs before establishing himself at Tenerife.

He began his senior football journey with Leganés’ youth and reserve teams before representing clubs including Internacional de Madrid, Fuenlabrada, Unión Adarve, Navalcarnero and Unionistas de Salamanca.

His career progressed further at CD Castellón, where he scored 25 goals across three seasons and helped the club secure promotion to Spain’s second division.

He joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025 and contributed to the club’s return to the Segunda División. During the previous campaign, he scored 11 goals in 29 appearances, according to Reuters.

His development reflected the determination required to progress through Spain’s competitive lower divisions before earning a place in professional football.

Tributes have continued to emerge from across the Spanish football community, with FC Andorra expressing condolences to De Miguel’s family, teammates and Tenerife supporters.

Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué, who is the majority shareholder of FC Andorra, also expressed his sadness over the tragedy, writing: “I am so deeply sorry. Rest in peace, Jesús.”

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) also expressed its condolences and postponed Tuesday’s scheduled Copa del Rey and Copa de la Reina fixtures as a gesture of solidarity.

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and other Spanish clubs joined the growing number of football institutions paying tribute to the late striker.

Beyond the investigation, the tragedy has left difficult questions for the two clubs and the wider football community, particularly regarding the emotional impact of witnessing such an incident and the importance of emergency medical responses during matches.

For Tenerife, the loss extends far beyond the departure of a player who had contributed to the club’s recent promotion. De Miguel was a member of a team whose supporters had watched him develop into an important attacking presence.

The police inquiry will now seek to establish the full circumstances surrounding his final moments, while his family, teammates and supporters come to terms with a death that has brought profound sadness to Spanish football.

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At 30, Jesús de Miguel’s career and life have ended in circumstances that few in the football community could have anticipated, leaving a lasting sense of loss at CD Tenerife and beyond.