Central defender Bafodé Diakité, from Toulouse, was welcomed with some solemnity by his former rivals on Day 29 of Ligue 1, a match that saw him triumph with his team, the LOSC, on the score of 1-2. Despite the expectation of a warm reception and a favorable result for Toulouse, the Violets were not able to prevent the victory of the Lilles, who demonstrated a relentless will to retain the advantage on the scoreboard. At the final whistle, Bafodé Diakité regained some familiar faces, sharing his impressions on the performance of the opposing team.

In a mixed area, the human rights defender recognized the quality of the Toulouse team, highlighting an effective organisation and significant resistance. However, he relativized the impact of two poles, believing that his team had overall mastered the game. Recognizing the difficulties encountered in the second half, he praised the decisive interventions of goaltender Lucas Chevalier, who allowed the advance to be preserved. For Bafodé Diakité, victory prevails over the aesthetics of the game, preferring a pragmatic performance, even at the cost of some tactical concessions, as illustrated by the contrast with the defeat in Lyon, where the team had played better.

The LOSC, despite this victory achieved thanks to the goals of Matías Fernández-Pardo and Mitchel Bakker, is temporarily in fourth place in Ligue 1 and must continue its efforts to achieve its ambitions. Bafodé Diakité stressed the collective determination to stay ahead, even under sometimes difficult playing conditions, and to maintain defensive strength to avoid cashing. Pragmatism and the desire to preserve the advantage, even at the price of compromise on the game, seem to be the key words of this Lille team.