Footmercato gave Hakimi a rating of 7, the highest among PSG players. The media praised his liveliness and his central role in the offensive animation. “It is he who sets off the first thrill of the encounter with this dangerous half-volley in the 2nd minute,” underlines Footmercatowhich also highlights his precise pass for Ousmane Dembélé shortly after (5ᵉ). Although some of his crosses were not perfectly executed (12th, 37th), Hakimi proved to be one of the rare Parisian players to create opportunities and bring intensity.
Eurosport shares this opinion by rating the Moroccan at 6.5, specifying that he and Dembélé “were the only reasons to get up from his seat” at the Parc des Princes. The press describes a tireless Hakimi, constantly trying to sneak behind the Madrid defense to offer solutions and try to destabilize the opposing rearguard.
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If the press agrees on Hakimi’s remarkable commitment, they also point out his lack of realism in crucial moments. For Culture PSGthe Moroccan full-back was “a permanent threat for Atlético with his runs from the first to the last second”, but the media regrets “his lack of lucidity in front of goal”, especially at the end of the match. The choice to shoot rather than pass in a favorable situation (77ᵉ) was noted as a missed opportunity which could have changed the course of the match.
Parisfanswho also gives him a score of 6.5, underlines this same weakness: “After all his efforts, it’s difficult to blame him, but at the end of the match, he must do better on the last opportunity, especially in the Champions League . “.
Despite the criticism regarding the finish, the press remains unanimous in praising Hakimi’s incessant activity. The Parisianwho gives him a 6, describes a player “who caused the first sparks in the first period” and who “woke up after the break to propose and try tirelessly”. The newspaper highlights a performance marked by intense races, although punctuated by a few moments of inattention which did not tarnish his overall performance.
Maxifoot agrees with a rating of 6.5, emphasizing that Hakimi “was involved in many movements” and “woke up his team in the second half”. His defensive efforts were also highlighted, showing a complete player, as effective in recovery as in creating opportunities.
The press agrees on one essential point: Achraf Hakimi is today one of PSG’s most consistent players, offering reliable and committed performances. For Footmercato, his rating of 7 testifies to his role as “best Parisian striker without being an attacker”.
The Moroccan international showed that he could bring intensity, pace and a desire to create opportunities, even if his efficiency in front of goal remains subject to improvement. His performance, although incomplete, earned him deserved praise and made him one of the rare positive elements of the Parisian evening.
Achraf Hakimi’s performance against Atlético Madrid illustrates the impact of his constant activity and his importance in the Parisian system. If his performance is praised for his intensity and his driving role in the attack, the press criticizes him for a certain haste in the last gesture. But in a match where the team struggled, Hakimi stood out for his combativeness and his role as facilitator, confirming that he remains a major asset for PSG.
