His managerial career, beginning in his late 20s, was mostly spent in the lower leagues, besides spells in the Segunda División with Salamanca (1989) and Mérida (1991).
Born in Madrid, Caturla was managing Pegaso before signing for Rayo Vallecano of Segunda División B in June 1984.
[1] He achieved promotion in his only season, but subsequently said that he wanted to remain as manager only if the new president could solve the club's financial issues.
The club from Castile and León paid compensation to Getafe for him to succeed José Luis García Traid.
He was sacked in November, with the executive saying that it was to prevent his "suffering", and he was replaced by former Real Madrid player Juanito in his first managerial job.