Sevilla FC and Deportivo Alavés staged a moving tribute to footballer Jesús de Miguel before and during their match last Friday, November 6, at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. The game, which ended in a goalless draw, provided the backdrop for a tribute coordinated by LaLiga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that was repeated across the entire league round under the theme 'always in our memory'.
Players from both teams and the match officials took to the pitch wearing a special shirt featuring the number 9 and De Miguel's name on the back. Before kick-off, a minute of silence was observed at the centre circle in memory of the CD Tenerife player, who died on November 5. The commemorative act continued in the 9th minute of the match, when the entire stadium rose for a minute of applause.
"The whole Sánchez-Pizjuán paid an emotional tribute to the Madrid-born player, also stopping the match in the 9th minute," was noted about the scene. The Seville club described the act as a "very special tribute to Jesús de Miguel before and during the match against Deportivo Alavés". The initiative aimed to honour the footballer's memory across all Spanish football competitions that day.
Season context
This gesture of respect took place on a matchday where Sevilla earned a point that keeps them in sixth place in La Liga, with 18 points from five wins, three draws and four defeats. Quique Sánchez Flores's team is handling a tough stretch of the season, with a record of two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five games.
The goalless draw against Alavés leaves the team with 17 goals scored and 19 conceded, resulting in a negative two-goal difference. They sit twelve points behind leaders Barcelona in what promises to be a tight fight for Champions League spots. The team's home form, where they earned this point, will be key in the coming weeks.
The last match before this tribute was a 3-1 defeat at Getafe, where Kike Salas scored a consolation goal for the Nervionenses. A look at the standings shows the need to regain consistency, especially against direct rivals like Betis. The act of remembrance for Jesús de Miguel united all of Spanish football in a moment of deep respect, a sign that some things are more important than the final score. The club now focuses on preparations for the local derby, with a full squad available to the manager.
The report in full is at Sevilla FC
