Champions League teams paid tribute to Jesus de Miguel on Tuesday following the Tenerife forward's death. Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Villarreal skipped the tournament anthem to honor the 30-year-old. Players held a moment of silence across Europe after he suffered cardiac arrest during a match against FC Andorra on Monday.
Teams playing in the Champions League on Tuesday paid tribute to Jesus de Miguel after the Tenerife forward's death following an on-field collision.
The three Spanish teams hosting games -- Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal -- chose not to play the customary Champions League anthem ahead of kickoff in honor of De Miguel, 30, who suffered cardiac arrest after being struck in the chest by FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in a second-division match on Monday.
In those stadiums and others around Europe, like at Old Trafford where Manchester United was playing Roma, a moment of silence was held in memory of De Miguel, while a picture of the forward was displayed on the big screens inside the grounds.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and midfielder Mikel Merino -- both Spaniards -- opened their news conferences on the eve of Wednesday's match against Slavia Prague with a tribute to De Miguel.
On Monday, Spanish police launched an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter over his death.
Police are now examining the circumstances surrounding the collision. Spanish judicial authorities have explained that an investigation is automatically opened in cases involving non-natural deaths. The proceedings do not establish criminal responsibility.