Nico Paz pays tribute to late Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel after Champions League goal

Nico Paz, a Como forward, paid a heartfelt tribute to late Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel following a goal he scored in a Champions League match against Lens on November 4, 2026. De Miguel passed away on November 3 after a collision during a La Liga 2 match the previous day, prompting sorrow and tributes from the soccer world.

Lionel Messi was among those sending messages of support to De Miguel's family and friends. Paz, born in Tenerife and having played for CD Tenerife's academy, joined his Argentine teammate in honoring the late player. After scoring and bringing the Serie A side to a 3-0 lead, Paz held up a shirt bearing De Miguel's image and the words "Rest in Peace" in Spanish, before making the sign of the cross.

The club observed a moment of silence before each Champions League match to remember De Miguel and the victims of a fatal train crash that claimed 69 lives in Spain. Other players, such as FC Barcelona's Raphinha, also paid tribute by dedicating their performances to sending strength to De Miguel's loved ones.