Achraf Hakimi, holder on the right flank, once again showed that he was a key piece of the Parisian system. In a match where the intensity continued to increase, the Moroccan stood out for his frantic races and his technical qualities. Footmercato (5.5/10) highlights his “dragster” accelerations which sometimes gave the City defense a cold sweat, notably Gvardiol and Ruben Dias. He is also credited with a good opening from the start of the match for Doué and a decisive involvement in the last Parisian goal thanks to a duel won against Gvardiol.
Maxifoot gives him a score of 7, highlighting his offensive contribution: Hakimi “thought to open the score before the break” with a goal ultimately canceled for an offside by Nuno Mendes. His offensive surges constantly undermined the Citizens’ defense, although, according to the media, some defensive flaws behind his back caused difficulties for the Parisian central hinge.
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One of the highlights of the evening for Hakimi was his goal disallowed in the first half for Nuno Mendes being offside by a few centimeters. This twist of fate did not taint his influence on the game, as explained So Footwho gives him a 7/10 and describes a “boss match” deserving to be rewarded by this disallowed goal. Eurosport adds, praising the power and serenity of the Moroccan: “He exudes such confidence that we sometimes have the impression that everything is simple for him. »
This ease was also noted by Hommedumatch.fr (7/10), which salutes his percussion and his ability to provide constant offensive solutions. His precise crosses and forward runs made him poison to the Manchester City defense throughout the match.
-If his offensive contribution is widely praised, some observers have noted shortcomings in his defensive withdrawal. The Parisian (6.5/10) notes an “honorable” performance against strong opponents like Savinho and Grealish, but regrets a lesser offensive contribution compared to his usual standards. For his part, 90min.com (7/10) emphasizes the risks taken by Hakimi in his climbs, which sometimes left spaces exploitable by the Citizens, in particular on Grealish’s goal at the start of the second half.
However, despite these imperfections, Hakimi’s overall influence on the Parisian game remains undeniable. Eurosport underlines his role in the pressure exerted on the last Parisian goal, pushing his opposite number to make a mistake, while Footmercato praises his ability to take advantage of spaces to feed the Parisian attackers.
Achraf Hakimi once again delivered a very positive performance overall against Manchester City. Despite some defensive inaccuracies and the frustration linked to his disallowed goal, the Moroccan was able to show why he is considered one of the best full-backs in the world. Between offensive percussion, ability to overwhelm and decisive contribution in key moments, he confirmed his importance in the Parisian collective.
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