Born inMadrid,[1] de la Morena began working in the youth sides ofAtlético Madrid in 2000, being in charge of several youth categories before being named at the helm of theJuvenil squad in 2014.[2] On 21 June 2017, he left the club after 17 years, after being appointed manager ofSegunda División B sideCD Atlético Baleares.[3]
On 27 November 2017, de la Morena was sacked fromATB after a six-winless match run.[4] On 17 December, he moved abroad for the first time in his career, being named manager ofGuangzhou Evergrande FC's youth sides.[5] He worked with the under-20 and under-17 teams of the club,[6] before joiningGermán Burgos' staff atNewell's Old Boys in March 2021, as an assistant.[7]
Burgos and de la Morena parted ways in February 2022, after the Argentine was holding negotiations with Greek sideAris Thessaloniki FC.[8] On 26 March 2024, he becameCF Rayo Majadahonda's third manager ofthe season,[9] but was sacked on 2 May, after just five matches.[10]
