 In the quarter finals game Al Hilal played against Lakhwia FC of Qatar.Ailton scored 1 goals, and Al Hilal Won 4–1 in first leg of quarter final.In the second leg Hilal drew with Lakhwia FC 2-2

On 28 January, Almeida returned to Örgryte IS, competing in Superettan, signing a three-year contract.