Spanish football has been thrown into mourning following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesus De Miguel Alameda, who died after a serious collision with an opposing goalkeeper during a league fixture.

The 30-year-old suffered the fatal injury during Monday’s encounter between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López in Tenerife.

The match was tied at 2-2 when the incident occurred in the closing minutes. FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono reportedly rushed out to intercept a long ball but collided with De Miguel, striking him with his knee.

The Tenerife forward fell unconscious and immediately received medical attention on the pitch before being rushed by ambulance to the University Hospital of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria.

He was subsequently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with the club initially describing his condition as stable despite the seriousness of the incident.

However, his health reportedly deteriorated, particularly his neurological condition, before the club announced his death at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3.

In a statement, CD Tenerife expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing the development as difficult to accept. The club also extended its condolences to De Miguel’s family, friends, teammates and supporters.

FC Andorra equally expressed sadness over the tragedy, sending messages of sympathy to the striker’s loved ones and the entire Tenerife football community.

Several prominent figures in football have also reacted to his death, including former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, who co-owns FC Andorra, and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe.

Meanwhile, attention may turn to the circumstances surrounding the collision and whether any further investigation will be necessary.

Spain’s criminal law provides penalties for causing death through negligence. Under Article 142 of the country’s Penal Code, gross negligence resulting in death can attract between one and four years in prison, while less serious negligence carries a possible sentence of three to 18 months.

However, the application of the law would depend on the findings of an investigation and whether the goalkeeper’s actions amounted to criminal negligence beyond the ordinary physical risks associated with football.

There is currently no indication in the available report that Owono has been charged with any offence over the incident.