Real Madrid and FC Barcelona pay tribute after death of Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel

Spanish football is mourning the death of C. D. Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel, who has died at the age of 30.

Real Madrid and FC Barcelona were among the clubs and institutions to offer their condolences to the striker’s family, friends, team-mates and club following the tragedy.

Real Madrid said: “Real Madrid C. F., its president and its Junta Directiva deeply regret the death of Jesus de Miguel, a player for C. D. Tenerife. Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences and affection to his family, his team-mates, his club and all those close to him. Jesus de Miguel died at the age of 30. Rest in peace.”

FC Barcelona said: “At FC Barcelona, we deeply regret the tragic news of the death of Jesus de Miguel, a player for CD Tenerife. Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends and loved ones during these difficult times.”

Jesus de Miguel died in hospital in Santa Cruz de Tenerife after suffering a cardiac arrest and becoming unwell following a serious collision with Equatorial Guinean goalkeeper Jesus Ovono.

The incident occurred during a Segunda Division match against FC Andorra. De Miguel was taken urgently to intensive care, but his condition continued to deteriorate.

His death has caused widespread shock and sorrow across Spanish football.