Girona FC has expressed its condolences following the death of CD Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel. The Catalan side observed a minute of silence before their training session on Tuesday as a mark of respect and support.
The club posted a message on its official channels addressed to the family, friends, teammates, and the Tenerife organisation. "From Girona FC, we want to express our condolences and all our love," the statement read. "We stand with you in these moments of sorrow and send you a heartfelt embrace."
The minute's silence, observed by the squad and coaching staff, aimed to join the tribute to the footballer and extend support to all those mourning his loss. The news has shocked Spanish football this week, transcending sporting rivalries.
The sporting context
This act of condolence comes during a competitive break for Girona. The team, sitting in a commendable fourth place in the LaLiga standings with 21 points, does not have an official match until the coming weekend. Their last outing was a 2-1 victory over Valencia, a result that keeps them in Champions League positions.
The squad, managed by Míchel, is now preparing for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo at Montilivi. The break has allowed the group to work intensely, though Tuesday's session began with a markedly different tone. The death of a fellow professional puts the daily grind of competition into perspective.
Girona approaches the next matchday with their Argentine forward sidelined through injury, presenting an offensive challenge. The team will look to pick up points again at home to solidify their top-four position, an objective now shared with the respect shown to an adversary. The match against Celta is scheduled for Saturday at 18:30.
The club concluded its message with a simple "Rest in peace, Jesús." Football shows, once again, that some things matter more than a result.
