Aston Villa director of football Roberto Olabe has offered his condolences to the family members of Jesús de Miguel after his tragic death.
The Tenerife football died this week following an on-field collision in game on Monday. The club announced his death on Tuesday.
The incident occurred as Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono raced from his goal to challenge De Miguel for the ball during a game in the Spanish second-tier.
De Miguel required immediate medical treatment following the clash. The match was suspended after the incident.
He was later admitted to hospital with head and chest injuries. A statement from Tenerife on Monday initially described De Miguel as “stable despite the severity of his condition.”
Tenerife statement
However, in an update in the early hours of Tuesday morning, the club confirmed that his condition had “worsened neurologically”. The club later announced his death.
In a statement, the club said: “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 8am (7am UK time), of Jesus 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 footballing community, who today mourn this cruel turn of events.
“The family of Jesus de Miguel would like to thank everyone for their expressions of support and, from the bottom of their hearts, ask that their privacy be respected at this terrible time.”
Aston Villa condolences
The Spanish soccer federation have since postponed two Copa del Rey matches and one Copa de la Reina matches to be held on Tuesday.
Olabe is currently in Spain ahead of Aston Villa’s clash with Barcelona in the Champions League this evening. And when asked for a comment on the matter, he offered his condolences.
“You can imagine how we all are, right?” Aston Villa’s director of football told reporters.
“I believe in absolute respect for family members, for the club, and, well, I think it has been a tragedy. Things like that cannot be controlled.
“What a tragedy it is, honestly. And well, I repeat again, condolences to family, club and respect to all of them.”
🎙️ Roberto Olabe, director general de fútbol del Aston Villa, lamenta la pérdida de Jesús de Miguel
🙏 “Respeto absoluto a los familiares y al club”
😔 “Ha sido una desgracia”
📻 #PartidazoCOPE https://t.co/u3aC24IieK
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) November 3, 2026
