According to an official statement released by CD Tenerife on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026, the Spanish club is mourning the death of one of its players following a serious incident during their league match against FC Andorra on Monday night.

The match, which ended in a 2-2 draw, was stopped during added time after an incident on the pitch required urgent medical attention. Medical officials immediately attended to the situation before the player was taken away from the field for further care. However, CD Tenerife later confirmed the sad news of his passing in a statement released at about 8am on Tuesday.

The club expressed deep sadness over the loss, describing the moment as extremely painful for everyone connected to the team. The player was part of the squad during the current season, and his death has left teammates, club officials and supporters mourning.

The incident also affected the match, as the opposing goalkeeper, Carlos Ruiz, was shown a red card following what happened on the pitch. Given the seriousness of the situation, the referee decided to bring the game to an end before the scheduled conclusion.

In its statement, CD Tenerife said further information about funeral arrangements and planned tributes would be made available in due course. The club also appealed to members of the public and the media to respect the privacy of the player’s family as they deal with the loss.

The announcement has brought sadness across Spanish football. The Spanish Football Federation confirmed that all Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Tuesday would be postponed as a mark of respect. The Federation described football as one family and said the loss was a difficult moment for everyone involved in the sport.

LaLiga also sent its condolences to CD Tenerife, as well as the player’s family, friends and teammates. Other major Spanish clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, joined in expressing sympathy through messages shared on their official platforms.

Meanwhile, CD Tenerife supporters have continued to share tributes and messages of support on the club’s social media pages and at the stadium. Many have remembered the player as a hardworking and humble member of the team who gave his best whenever he represented the club.

CD Tenerife also announced plans to observe a minute of silence before their next home match, while the players will wear black armbands in his honour.

The loss has brought a painful moment to the club and the wider Spanish football community.