Hakimi Shines as Captain in PSG’s 3-1 Victory Over Lyon

From the kick-off, Hakimi distinguished himself by his dynamism and offensive activity. Footmercato emphasizes 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 Parisian domination sequences, which allows him to obtain a note in the same vein.

Le Parisien, more laudatory, gives him a 7/10 by emphasizing his "offensive drive" and his "high recoveries", while saluting his ability to pierce the Lyon defense with his incisive runs. This convincing start to the match was also noticed by Maxifoot, who qualifies his performance as "correct", while giving him a 6/10. A recognition of the efforts made, but without particular brilliance.

Despite his commitment, Hakimi’s performance was marked by some technical errors and unusual inaccuracies, especially on the defensive level. A key moment illustrating this relaxation is his header pass in the 43rd minute, which almost offered an equalizing opportunity to Veretout. 90min.com, who also gives him a 6/10, did not fail to highlight this risky action and considers that the Moroccan "did not deliver his best match".

For Parisfans, more severe with a 5/10, Hakimi was "less prominent than usual" and struggled to weigh on the match, especially in the second half. This criticism is shared by CulturePSG, who, while appreciating his efforts at the beginning of the match, note a marked drop in form marked by technical faults and sometimes approximate defensive management. According to them, Hakimi showed "signs of fatigue" during the Lyon momentum.

While the press generally converges on a serious performance, the nuances in the ratings show that Hakimi’s status, considered one of the best Parisians this season, induces particularly high expectations. Sofoot gives him a 6/10, emphasizing his indispensable role within PSG: "What would PSG be without Achraf Hakimi?", they wonder, while pointing out a less accomplished match than his usual standards.

For its part, Le Parisien, more lenient, highlights his ability to carry his team in the offensive phase, even on an evening when 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 a technical leader, Hakimi experienced an evening marked by highs and lows, but he remains a central figure in PSG. The press as a whole salutes his commitment and his ability to impact both phases of the game, while noting a drop in form at the end of the first half. With ratings ranging from 5 to 7/10, the assessment of this performance reflects both the qualities and shortcomings of a player on whom a large part of the Parisian game rests.

Aside from the match, this performance does not eclipse the fact that Hakimi is about to potentially receive the African Ballon d’Or, a reminder of his exceptional level this season. If he was not at his best against Lyon, he remains an indispensable pillar of PSG, which continues to gain momentum under the leadership of Luis Enrique.