De Miguel is eternal in Salamanca: Unionistas pays its special tribute

Unionistas de Salamanca paid tribute to deceased Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel, who developed at the club before becoming their most important transfer.

Unionistas de Salamanca held a special tribute to Jesús de Miguel, the Tenerife player who died recently and spent nearly two seasons at the Salamanca club early in his career. De Miguel arrived from Navalcarnero as an unknown prospect under manager Toni García and departed with the nickname "Demigol" that followed him throughout his career in the Spanish second division.

The club organized an emotional ceremony at the Reina Sofía stadium. In the 22nd minute—the number de Miguel wore for Unionistas—the crowd gave an impressive ovation as a large banner with his name and shirt number was unfurled. A minute's silence was observed before kickoff, with flowers laid on the pitch and players, coaching staff and referees gathering in the centre circle. Pau Ferrer, who scored that afternoon, dedicated his goal to de Miguel by looking to the sky and holding up a shirt bearing de Miguel's face.

De Miguel is remembered as one of the most important players in Unionistas' history, having left the club with the respect and affection of teammates who credited him with opening the door to professional football.