 On 25 May 1996, Tomás took the field in the 80th minute of his final game, a home fixture against Albacete Balompié, to a rapturous ovation.Although he played in only 12 matches during the campaign, he aided the "Colchoneros" to an historic double, and retired altogether in 1998 after two stints in the lower leagues.Tomás earned 19 caps for the Spain national team, and was selected for the 1986 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1988 (both as a starter, as he appeared in seven complete matches – out of eight – combined).