Hakimi Shines as PSG Clinch French Cup, Boost Champions League Final Hopes

In a Stade de France with a big-match atmosphere, Paris Saint-Germain logically outclassed Stade de Reims (3-0) to secure the 16th French Cup in its history. A week before the Champions League final against Inter Milan, the Parisians delivered a very strong performance, marked by Achraf Hakimi’s brilliant display. The Moroccan full-back once again proved that he was not just a simple defender, but a true wing dynamo, capable of turning a match with his speed, game intelligence, and technical accuracy.

Positioned in his preferred role, Hakimi multiplied his forward runs from the first minutes. In the 43rd minute, he was rewarded for his efforts by scoring PSG’s third goal with a precise shot between the legs of Reims goalkeeper Diouf, from a perfectly weighted cross by Bradley Barcola. A goal that marks the eighth of the season for the Moroccan international.

"He is one of the best Parisian attackers this season despite being a right-back," marvels Footmercato, which also praises "his impressive projection in the game" and his ability to "make the difference despite some avoidable ball losses."

The same sentiment is echoed by Maxifoot, which gives an 8/10 to the Real Madrid-trained player: "The right-back had legs of fire tonight. Unstoppable on his side, he made huge differences with his runs. Defensively, he was also very good in winning numerous balls."

While PSG was never really troubled by Reims, Hakimi’s performance was not limited to an offensive role. Parisfans highlights "great defensive activity," reminding that the former Inter Milan player never neglected his tracking back duties. A rare versatility, also praised by Culture PSG, which speaks of "a goal and perpetual impressive activity, exemplified by his incredible recovery at the very end of the game."

Le Parisien sees the Moroccan’s performance as a "walk in the park," noting that "the player only had to focus on his offensive contribution, without ever having to worry about the rest."

As the Champions League final against Inter approaches, Hakimi is in optimal form. 90min.com reminds that "the Moroccan responded to Luis Enrique’s instructions tonight," in a complete wing-back role where he seems to be thriving more than ever.