From the kick-off, Hakimi stood out for his dynamism and offensive activity. Footmercato underlines his “ability to multiply runs and bring danger” on the right flank, which earns him a solid 6/10. In the same spirit, CulturePSG insists on his projection qualities and his involvement in the sequences of Parisian domination, which allows him to obtain a rating in the same vein.
The Parisianmore laudatory, gives him a 7/10, emphasizing his “offensive drive” and his “high recoveries”, while praising his ability to perforate the Lyon defense with his sharp climbs. This convincing start to the match was also noticed by Maxifootwho describes his performance as “correct”, while giving him a 6/10. A recognition of the efforts made, but without particular brilliance.
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Despite his commitment, Hakimi’s performance was marked by some technical errors and unusual inaccuracies, particularly on the defensive level. A key moment illustrating this relaxation was his header in the 43rd minute, which almost offered Veretout an equalizing opportunity. 90min.com, which also gave him a 6/10, did not fail to highlight this risky action and judged that the Moroccan “did not deliver his best game”.
Pour Parisfansmore severe with a 5/10, Hakimi was “less visible than usual” and struggled to impact the match, particularly in the second half. This criticism is shared by CulturePSGwho, although appreciating his efforts at the start of the match, noted a drop in performance marked by technical errors and sometimes approximate defensive management. According to them, Hakimi showed “signs of fatigue” during the Lyon highlight.
If the press generally converges on a serious performance, the nuances in the notes show that the status of Hakimi, considered one of the best Parisians this season, leads to particularly high expectations. Sofoot gives him a 6/10, emphasizing his indispensable role within PSG: “What would PSG be without Achraf Hakimi? », they ask, while pointing out a match less successful than its usual standards.
For his part, The Parisianmore lenient, highlights his ability to carry his team into the offensive phase, even on an evening where everything was not perfect. This consistency in effort, although sometimes clumsy, testifies to Hakimi’s growing influence on the Parisian game.
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Occasional captain but already technical leader, Hakimi experienced an evening marked by ups and downs, but he remains a central figure of PSG. The press as a whole praises his commitment and his ability to impact both phases of the game, while noting a drop in speed at the end of the first period. With scores ranging between 5 and 7/10, the results of this performance reflect both the qualities and the shortcomings of a player on whom an important part of the Parisian game depends.
On the sidelines of the match, this performance does not overshadow the fact that Hakimi is on the verge of potentially receiving the African Ballon d’Or, a reminder of his exceptional level this season. Although he was not at his best against Lyon, he remains an essential pillar of PSG, which continues to gain momentum under the leadership of Luis Enrique.
