MANCHESTER UNITED take on Roma in the Champions League tonight.
The have failed to win their last nine games and is on the brink of the sack.
This evening, both United and Roma players are wearing black armbands and can explain why.
Why are Man Utd players wearing black armbands against Roma?
Both sides are wearing black armbands to pay tribute to .
The Tenerife striker passed away this morning after suffering a serious injury during a Spanish second division clash with FC Andorra yesterday.
In the closing moments of the game, De Miguel chased down a long ball and collided with the onrushing opposing .
De Miguel took a heavy blow to the chest and head, with team-mates in tears and Owono “visibly shaken”.
He was rushed to hospital and while reportedly in the ambulance he suffered a cardiac arrest.
Paramedics were able to resuscitate him, however, his condition worsened.
Tenerife then confirmed this morning that De Miguel had sadly passed away.
The black armbands are seen as a mark of respect to the 30-year-old and a minute’s silence was held for him before kick-off.
There will be a period of reflection for De Miguel ahead of all fixtures this week.
