Alexsandro had an emotional evening during Lille's match against Toulouse on Thursday, marking the start of the third day of Ligue 1 action. Starting in the lineup under manager Davide Ancelotti, the Brazilian defender played a key role in Lille's narrow 1-0 victory at Toulouse's home ground. Despite the win, the match stirred painful memories for Alexsandro, who was overwhelmed with emotion after the final whistle, appearing in tears and on his knees, as captured by Ligue 1+. "This was a particular match for me because it is not exactly today's date, but it was in this month against the same team that I was injured last year. It was a match that affected me a lot," Alexsandro explained later in the mixed zone. "I regained my level thanks to the entire team." On September 14, 2025, facing Toulouse (but at Lille), Alexsandro suffered a serious injury to his right quadriceps, which kept him away from the field for several months. The 27-year-old player underwent treatment at the prestigious Aspetar clinic in Doha during his long recovery. Although he returned to play in January, he never regained his place in Bruno Genesio's squad and was not selected to participate in the 2026 World Cup with Brazil, despite having made his debut with the Seleçao in June 2025. "I suffered a lot during my injury, and in the end, we won. I regained my level on the field thanks to the entire team, thanks to all the people in the club who were with me and helped me. That's why at the end, I cried a little," he continued. Lille faced a challenging match against Toulouse, who took 24 shots (with 10 on target). The Lille team was relieved by a goal from their new recruit, Japanese player Ayase Ueda, who scored in the 73rd minute. Thanks to this painful victory, Lille temporarily took the lead in the league before the rest of the third day of matches, which began exceptionally on Thursday. Their next match will be against Betis on Tuesday (21:00), for the first match of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.