Football mourns Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel as Real Madrid and Barcelona offer support

Real Madrid and Barcelona have expressed their condolences to the family of Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel, who died on Tuesday at the age of about 30.

Tenerife announced the news at 08:00 on Tuesday, prompting an outpouring of sorrow from the club, its supporters and the wider football community.

“We are broken with pain, lost for words because of the shock, and unable to believe that this is real,” Tenerife said in a statement.

“There are no words of comfort and nothing that can ease this overwhelming feeling of sadness. We stand alongside his grieving family and loved ones, and with every member of the Tenerife family who is mourning this painful ending today.”

The club did not provide further details about the circumstances of his death.

Barcelona shared its message on X, saying: “At FC Barcelona, we are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the death of Jesus de Miguel, a Tenerife player. We offer all our support and condolences to his family, friends and loved ones during these extremely difficult moments.”

Real Madrid also issued a statement on its official website.

“The club, its president and its board of directors offer their deepest condolences following the death of Jesus de Miguel, a Tenerife player, who passed away at the age of about 30,” Real Madrid said.

“The club expresses its profound sadness and solidarity with his family, team-mates, club and all his loved ones during these difficult moments. Rest in peace.”

Fixtures listed

The schedule information accompanying the announcement lists CD Badajoz in the Copa del Rey on 04 November 2026.

Tenerife are also listed to face Andorra in the Segunda Division on 08 November 2026, while Mallorca is included in the same fixture information.