 On 2 October 2012, he scored the second goal in a 2–0 win at Galatasaray SK in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League; he added a brace in the competition's next matchday, but his team lost 2–3 at Manchester United after being 2–0 up.On 13 April 2013, through a 45th-minute penalty, Alan netted the game's only goal against former team Porto – reduced to ten players prior to that action – to help Braga win the domestic League Cup, a first-ever for them.He retired in June 2017 at almost 38 years of age, remaining tied to his last club in directorial capacities.