First tribute to Jesús de Miguel in the Sevilla-Alavés

The Sánchez Pizjuán stadium honored Jesús de Miguel, a Tenerife player who tragically passed away, during the Sevilla-Alavés match. Players wore tribute shirts and a minute of silence was observed. The match paused at the 9th minute for applause in his memory, a gesture echoed across all Primera and Segunda matches. Luis de la Fuente, Spain's coach, expressed his support for continuing the games despite calls for suspension, emphasizing the importance of honoring players on the field.

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