After starting his career in Argentina, he won two La Liga titles and two Spanish Cups with Real Madrid, and made one appearance for the Spain national team.

[3] In 1968, he participated in a tour of Africa with Racing Club de Avellaneda under manager Juan José Pizzuti which utilised a number of players from other Argentine teams.

[4] Signed by manager Miguel Muñoz, Touriño played over 100 league games for Real Madrid between 1970 and 1976, during which time he was part of three La Liga championship and two Spanish cup winning squads.

He broke his tibia and fibula in 1973, and during his recuperation began suffering from depression and considered retiring from football but was convinced to carry on playing by the Real Madrid staff.

[1] Touriño went on to become involved in the Argentine Players Union (Futbolistas Argentinos Agremiados) holding a number of different roles within the organisation including secretary general[7] and treasurer.

[10] In February 2008, he returned to Real Madrid to unveil a plaque in honour of fellow Argentine footballer Alfredo Di Stéfano.