UEFA has confirmed that a minute of silence will be observed at all its matches this week in honour of CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who died on Tuesday, November 3, following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in their game on Monday.
The tribute will be held ahead of this week’s matches in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League, allowing players, match officials and supporters across Europe’s three major club competitions to pay their respects to the Spanish forward.
“A moment of silence will be held in memory of Jesús de Miguel Alameda at all UEFA matches this week.”
UEFA
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin expressed his sorrow over the striker’s death, extending his thoughts to his grieving family, teammates and everyone associated with the Segunda División club.
“We are heartbroken by the death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda. We have searched for words and found only silence. In that silence, our hearts and thoughts are with his family, his teammates, everyone at CD Tenerife, and all those who mourn this tragic loss.”
Aleksander Čeferin, UEFA President
The minute of silence will form part of UEFA’s tributes across its club competitions this week, as European football unites to remember the Tenerife forward.
Tenerife confirms striker’s death
Tenerife announced De Miguel’s death in an emotional statement, revealing that the striker passed away at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 3.
The club expressed disbelief and profound sadness over the loss, describing the development as an overwhelming tragedy for his family, teammates and the entire Tenerife football community.
“Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, we at CD Tenerife announce the tragic passing, on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 8.00 am, of Jesús de Miguel Alameda. There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can ease this overwhelming sense of sadness. We stand with his devastated family, with his loved ones, and with the entire Tenerife football community, who today mourn this cruel turn of events.”
CD Tenerife
The club also conveyed the family’s appreciation for the numerous messages of sympathy received following the announcement, while requesting that their privacy be respected during this difficult period.
De Miguel had played an important role in Tenerife’s promotion to the Segunda División last season, having represented several clubs in Spain’s lower divisions before establishing himself with the Canary Islands outfit.
His contribution to the promotion campaign had made him part of a significant chapter in the club’s recent history, making his death an immense loss for Tenerife.
RFEF joins tributes to De Miguel
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) also joined the growing list of football institutions mourning the striker, expressing its deepest condolences to his relatives, friends and everyone associated with Tenerife.
“Spanish football mourns the loss of Jesús de Miguel. Devastated by the sad news, from the RFEF we wish to express our deepest sorrow for his passing today. We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones, as well as to Club Deportivo Tenerife and all its fans, whom we accompany in these moments of profound grief.”
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)
Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding the incident that preceded De Miguel’s death have attracted attention, with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono potentially facing a suspension of between four and eight matches following his collision with the Tenerife forward.
The possible disciplinary action adds another dimension to the incident, although any decision regarding Owono’s punishment remains separate from the tributes being paid to the deceased striker.
UEFA’s decision to observe a minute of silence at its Champions League, Europa League and Conference League fixtures this week will ensure that De Miguel is remembered across European football, as clubs, players and supporters join his family and Tenerife in mourning his passing.
Arsenal and Real Madrid held a minute of silence in honour of de Miguel before their respective training sessions ahead of Champions League ties against Slavia Prague and AEK Athens respectively.
