Goalkeeper involved in horrific on-field collision that killed footballer breaks silence

The goalkeeper involved in a horror collision which led to the death of CD Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel has said he is 'struggling' to process what happened.

Yesterday (3 November), it was announced that Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel had died after an on-pitch collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono.

It's understood that the 30-year-old had died from a cardiac arrest, following head and chest injuries sustained during the collision.

Owono has now broken his silence over de Miguel's death, revealing that the past couple of days have been the most difficult in his life.

"These are the most difficult days of my life," his statement began. "I struggle to find the words, and I find it very hard to ​process what has happened. I know there will be many questions to address, and I will face whatever comes with the utmost respect."

Owono finished his statement by paying tribute to de Miguel, adding: "But right now, honestly, ​I cannot think about anything other than Jesus and the ⁠pain we are experiencing. Rest in ⁠peace, Jesus."

Jesus De Miguel died from a cardiac arrest after the collision (CD Tenerife)

It's since been revealed that Spanish police have opened an investigation into de Miguel's death, per Sky Sports, however this is understood to be routine.

Owono's FC Andorra teammates have since come to the 25-year-old's defence, with defender Lautaro Spatz writing that his teammate would 'never intentionally hurt anyone'.

After paying tribute to de Miguel on social media, Spatz wrote: "I also want to say a few words about my teammate, goalkeeper and ⁠friend, who is deeply affected ⁠by what has happened.

"Those of us who know ‌him know the kind of person he is, how much he is suffering at this moment, and that ‌he would never intentionally hurt anyone.

The statement continued: "In football, unfortunate incidents can happen, but no one could imagine that one of them might end with such tragic consequences."

The collision happened during the closing minutes of the game (X)

News of de Miguel's death was originally confirmed via his club, CD Tenerife, which released the following statement: "Broken with pain, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe that this is true, from CD Tenerife we announce the tragic passing of Jesús de Miguel Alameda this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

"There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can ease this feeling full of sadness. We stand with his devastated family, with his loved ones, and with all of Tenerife who mourn today for this cruel outcome.

"The family of Jesús de Miguel appreciates every single expression of support received, and likewise sincerely asks for utmost respect for their privacy during these terrible times."

CD Tenerife were in the closing minutes of a 2-2 at home with FC Andorra when de Miguel attempted to break forward with the ball. He was then knocked to the ground after colliding with Owono, with medical personnel running onto the pitch to provide treatment to the forward.

The match was later abandoned, with Owono receiving a red card.