On 24 June 1144, in León, García married Urraca, called La Asturiana (the Asturian), illegitimate daughter of Alfonso VII, to strengthen his relationship with his overlord.
24. lipnja 1144., u Leonu, García je oženio Uraku, zvanu La Asturiana ("Asturijka"), kćer Alfonsa VII., kako bi ojačao svoj odnos s njim.