[2] Born in Barcelona, Poyatos began working in the youth ranks of hometown club RCD Espanyol.
In July 2018, he returned to Real Madrid and their Juvenil A team, after Guti headed to Beşiktaş J.K. in Turkey.
[3] On 22 July 2020, Poyatos signed as head coach of Panathinaikos on a two-year contract for the start of the 2020–21 season.
[4] He lost his competitive debut in Super League Greece on 13 September away to Asteras Tripolis, with the only goal being scored by compatriot Adrián Riera.
[5] After starting the 2020–21 season with just a point in his first three games, Poyatos left the club by mutual consent on 12 October 2020.