A generic protocol and clubs in control: a radiography of medical regulations in Spanish football

A violent collision during a football match in Tenerife raised concerns about medical protocols in stadiums. The incident involved players Jesús de Miguel and Jesús Owono, prompting scrutiny of the emergency response capabilities at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium. While LaLiga mandates a preventive health plan for clubs, it lacks specific requirements for the number of medical personnel. Clubs claim their medical teams exceed LaLiga's recommendations, with Tenerife's stadium deploying around 24 medical staff per match. The incident highlighted the need for more detailed medical protocols in Spanish football, as UEFA sets stricter standards for its competitions.