 He would have to wait until the 1985–86 season to become a starter, helping the capital side to that year's La Liga and UEFA Cup titles, but lost his spot the following campaign after the signing of Sevilla FC's Francisco Buyo.Afterwards, Ochotorena moved to Valencia CF, winning the Ricardo Zamora Trophy in his first season, being replaced mere minutes into the last match at Real Madrid which helped him maintain his average.After three solid seasons at the Mestalla Stadium, he was sent off in a game against the same opponent, and never appeared officially for the "Che" again; on 17 September 1989, he was on goal in a 2–6 loss to his previous employer.