 He also featured in all the league matches, as Braga finished fifth; in the following season, he fared even better scoring nine goals, again in 30 matches, as the club managed a best-ever runner-up position.In the early rounds, he notably netted against Sporting (2–1 away win) and former club Porto (the only goal in a home victory).Veteran Alan continued to be an automatic first-choice for Braga in the following years, when healthy.