DOCTOR RAISES URGENT QUESTIONS OVER JESÚS DE MIGUEL’S dєatᩚh, WARNING THAT EVERY SECOND COUNTS IN A CARDIAC EMERGENCY

The tragic dєatᩚh of Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel has prompted renewed questions about how quickly medical teams respond when a player suffers a suspected cardiac emergency on the pitch.

The 30-year-old CD Tenerife striker passed away on November 3, 2026, after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a Spanish second-division match.

Now, Spanish emergency medical professional Javier G. Rendo has shared a detailed medical analysis on social media, highlighting a rare condition that may help explain what happened — and stressing why immediate treatment can make the difference between life and dєatᩚh.

COULD A RARE CONDITION CALLED COMMOTIO CORDIS EXPLAIN THE COLLAPSE?

In his analysis, Rendo raised the possibility of commotio cordis, an uncommon but potentially fatal condition in which a sudden impact to the chest disrupts the heart’s electrical rhythm.

Unlike injuries that cause direct structural damage to the heart, commotio cordis can occur when a blow strikes the chest during an extremely brief and vulnerable moment in the heart’s electrical cycle.

The resulting disturbance can trigger ventricular fibrillation, a dangerous rhythm that prevents the heart from pumping blood effectively.

It is most commonly associated with sports involving sudden impacts to the chest, particularly when a ball or another object strikes the player.

However, Rendo’s explanation remains a medical hypothesis based on the information available at the time. No official medical report has confirmed that commotio cordis was the cause of De Miguel’s cardiac arrest.

‘EVERY SECOND COUNTS’ — THE ᑕriᩚtiᩚcal IMPORTANCE OF IMMEDIATE CPR

One of the most important points raised by Rendo was the need to begin emergency treatment immediately when someone suffers a cardiac arrest.

He stressed that the first priorities should be recognising the emergency, starting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) as quickly as possible.

CPR involves chest compressions that help maintain blood circulation while medical assistance is provided.

An AED can analyse the heart’s rhythm and deliver an electrical shock when an appropriate shockable rhythm is detected.

In cases of sudden cardiac arrest, these interventions are time-ᑕriᩚtiᩚcal. Delays in CPR and defibrillation can significantly reduce the chances of survival.

QUESTIONS OVER WHAT HAPPENED ON THE PITCH

Rendo also expressed concern about the apparent emphasis on moving De Miguel from the playing surface rather than beginning emergency treatment on the pitch while the ambulance was brought closer.

He argued that moving or immobilising a patient should not take priority over starting CPR when cardiac arrest is suspected.

His criticism focused on a fundamental principle of emergency care: treatment should begin immediately, rather than waiting until a patient has been transferred into an ambulance.

The precise sequence and timing of the medical interventions during De Miguel’s emergency have not been fully established in the publicly available information. His comments should therefore be understood as a professional assessment and criticism, not a confirmed finding that medical staff failed to follow emergency procedures.

THE FINAL MOMENTS OF THE TENERIFE VS ANDORRA MATCH

The incident happened during stoppage time of the match between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium on November 2.

With the score level at 2–2, De Miguel was chasing a long ball when Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono came out of his goal to challenge him.

Owono’s knee struck De Miguel during the collision, leaving the Tenerife forward unconscious on the pitch.

Players from both teams immediately called for medical assistance. The referee stopped the match as medical personnel attended to the injured player.

De Miguel was eventually taken away by ambulance and admitted to the intensive care unit at the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria.

Although the club initially described his condition as serious but stable, his health subsequently deteriorated.

On the morning of November 3, CD Tenerife announced that De Miguel had passed away at approximately 8 a.m.

He was 30 years old.

A tᩚraɢedy THAT HAS SHAKEN SPANISH FOOTBALL

De Miguel’s dєatᩚh has left his teammates, supporters and the wider football community devastated.

The incident has also prompted renewed discussion about emergency preparedness at sporting events, including the availability of defibrillators, trained medical personnel and clear procedures for responding to sudden cardiac arrest.

Rendo’s message highlights an important lesson that extends far beyond football: when a person suffers cardiac arrest, immediate CPR and rapid access to defibrillation can be crucial.

Whether or not commotio cordis ultimately explains De Miguel’s collapse, the questions surrounding on-field emergency response deserve careful examination.

For now, the football world is mourning a player whose life was cut short during a match.

Rest in peace, Jesús de Miguel.