Spanish FA imposes maximum penalty on Ouno after De Miguel's death

The Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee has suspended goalkeeper Jesús Ouno for 12 matches, which is the maximum penalty stipulated, following his challenge on Jesús de Miguel during the match between Tenerife and Andorra on November 2. The Madrid-born forward subsequently died in hospital the following day.

The penalty was imposed based on Article 102 of the Disciplinary Code, concerning violent conduct towards an opponent during play, when the violation results in serious damage or injury. The article stipulates a suspension ranging from 4 to 12 matches, and the committee decided to apply the maximum penalty against the goalkeeper of Andorra.

The referee noted in the match report that Ouno was sent off for "colliding with excessive force with an opponent using his raised leg while competing for the ball," adding that the player received treatment on the pitch before being carried off on a stretcher.

The goalkeeper is experiencing a difficult psychological state since the incident, describing the days that followed as "the hardest of my life". Meanwhile, Andorra's coach, Carles Manso, confirmed that the club stands by him and will give him the space and time needed to determine when he will return to play, depending on his personal readiness.

The teams resume their competitions this week, with Andorra visiting UD Almería on Saturday, while Tenerife hosts Hidd SCC on Sunday in their first match at home since the death of their teammate, amid ongoing tributes and solidarity initiatives to support the family of Di Miguel.