Barcelona captain Raphinha has sent condolences to the family of late Tenerife striker Jes\u00fas de Miguel following his side\u2019s 3-0 Champions League victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday.\n<\/p>\n
Raphinha, who scored twice in the encounter, dedicated Barcelona\u2019s victory to De Miguel\u2019s family, saying he was too affected by the player\u2019s death to discuss football after the match.\n<\/p>\n
As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Tuesday, Raphinha was quoted as saying, \u201cSorry, tonight I don\u2019t want to talk about football. It\u2019s clear that I want to dedicate this win to the fans, but I want to send a lot of strength to Jes\u00fas de Miguel\u2019s family.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cMay he rest in peace. In the end, this can happen to anyone. The truth is that it\u2019s very tough. When we saw the news this morning, it was complicated. I\u2019m incredibly shocked and sad,\u201d the Brazilian added.<\/p>\n
Raphinha further expressed sympathy for the deceased player\u2019s family, noting that the incident could happen to any professional footballer.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the end, you go to play a match, and the same thing could happen to you. From myself and the club, we want to send a lot of strength to his family,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
De Miguel, 30, died on Tuesday morning at a hospital in Santa Cruz de Tenerife after suffering cardiac arrest following a heavy collision during Tenerife\u2019s Segunda Divisi\u00f3n fixture against FC Andorra on Monday evening.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred in stoppage time with the score level at 2-2, when Andorra goalkeeper Jes\u00fas Owono rushed out of his area to clear a long ball but struck De Miguel in the chest with his knee.\n<\/p>\n
Owono was subsequently shown a red card, while the match was abandoned. <\/p>\n
De Miguel received medical attention on the pitch and was resuscitated after suffering cardiac arrest before being rushed to hospital, where he was admitted to intensive care. His condition later deteriorated.\n<\/p>\n
Raphinha, who was named man of the match after his brace helped Barcelona secure victory at the Spotify Camp Nou, said the news had affected him deeply from the moment he woke up.\n<\/p>\n
The Brazilian\u2019s celebrations after scoring were notably subdued as he continued to reflect on the death of his fellow professional.\n<\/p>\n
Before Barcelona\u2019s match, a minute\u2019s silence was observed in De Miguel\u2019s memory, while the Champions League anthem was not played.\n<\/p>\n
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick also expressed his condolences, saying the news had affected the squad.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Spanish football authorities postponed some domestic fixtures as a mark of respect, while tributes continued across European football.\n<\/p>\n
Tenerife and De Miguel\u2019s family have appealed for privacy during the difficult period.\n<\/p>\n
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