Why is UEFA holding a minute of silence before 2026-27 Champions League games on Matchday 4?

UEFA is holding a minute of silence before Matchday 4 Champions League games to honor CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who passed away at 30 after a collision on the pitch. Matchday 4 of the 2026-27 Champions League is usually a night of celebration for the continent’s biggest clubs, but this week begins with a different atmosphere. Before kickoff in stadiums across Europe, players, coaches and fans will pause to honor someone who was part of the football family, in a gesture that goes beyond any single team or competition.