 During a match against Alania Vladikavkaz on 15 October 2010, Alex scored in a penalty spot but however suffered an injury on the muscles of the right thigh.By 7 November, Alex made his return in a 1–1 draw against Rubin Kazan (which turns out to be last league appearance of the season).In the Champions League campaign, Alex made his debut in a 1–0 win over Marseille on the opening game of the Group Stage.