This wasn't quite the way Guillermo Ochoa would've expected things to go at Malaga. 

Following an outstanding performance for Mexico at the 2014 World Cup, the goalkeeper had a host of suitors and eventually chose to move to the La Liga team from French side Ajaccio.

It's doubtful Ochoa envisioned waiting until March 2016 to make his La Liga debut but unfortunately for the keeper, that's exactly what happened. Following an injury to normal starter Carlos Kameni, the Mexico international came on as a sub last weekend in a 3-3 draw with Deportivo La Coruna. 

With Kameni now sidelined for six weeks, Ochoa finally has the chance to get an extended run of games for Malaga.

"I am happy because this opens up a possibility, even though it is not ideal, I am ready," Ochoa said at a news conference on Wednesday. "I have believed in myself since I arrived in Europe in France. Since I left Mexico I knew this would not be easy because there is no precedent for Mexican goalkeepers in Europe."

The 30-year-old has only made two appearances this season for Malaga, both in the Copa del Rey.

"I have tried to be as prudent as possible and to do what is best for the club," Ochoa said. "Before this chance, I helped the team indirectly in the day-to-day, during training and travel. But now I can do it directly by playing in the matches and helping us achieve our team goals."

Though Ochoa could have moved away from the club to seek more playing time, he's finally been given the chance to prove his worth in La Liga.

"Just because there are obstacles in your path does not mean you should give up on your dream," he said.