And the Spanish defender says she and the rest of the Blues squad were delighted to see the Japan international score the euphoric winner in our hard-fought 2-1 over Spurs.
After Vivianne Miedema’s opener was cancelled out by Beth England’s strike before half-time at Brisbane Road, a draw in our latest Barclays Women’s Super League assignment grew in likelihood after the clock ticked past the 75th minute.
That was until Fujino linked up nicely with Yui Hasegawa before the former shifted the ball onto her left foot and rifled it into the top left corner three minutes later.
City then held on for three precious points as we move towards the business end of the campaign and Aleixandri says the victory will be a source of confidence as we navigate an action-packed schedule in March.
“We were just waiting for Aoba’s celebration [after her goal], she’s so funny,” she declared.
“She’s a good person and player for the team so we enjoyed her goal. I think it’s super positive and important for us. Everyone is playing for the team and it’s amazing.
“I think it was tough playing against this team and on this pitch as well. But we got together after the break and we got the three points, that’s the most important thing.
“It was tough but very positive and gives us a lot of confidence for what’s coming. We need to fight together as a team like today, and that’s the way we need to follow.
“It doesn’t matter the way we win, the important thing is we show our character and quality no matter and I think that’s what we did.”
“It’s a super important month for us, but I think we’re ready to face the games. And this gives us a lot of confidence and strength to go and win.”