Hakimi Shines as PSG Edges Saint-Étienne in Ligue 1 Clash

Achraf Hakimi has once again demonstrated his key role in PSG’s offensive animation. Several media have highlighted his dynamism and his contribution on the right side, in particular his relationship with Ousmane Dembélé, which has been a formidable weapon for Paris.

According to 90min.com, Hakimi was "always so active on his side" and "the danger often came from their side". The editorial staff gives him a rating of 7/10, particularly valuing his involvement in the action that led to the penalty for the 2-0. A view shared by Maxifoot (6.5/10), who emphasizes his frequent runs and his role in triggering the penalty.

One of the highlights of the match occurred in the 21st minute, when Hakimi provoked the penalty for the second Parisian goal. His cross, deflected by Pétrot’s hand, allowed PSG to widen the gap. For Le Parisien, this action perfectly illustrates the good connection between Hakimi and Dembélé: "His good connection with Dembélé has struck again! [...] He provokes the penalty for the 2-0 on a cross deflected by Pétrot’s hand."

While Hakimi’s activity is widely recognized, some media nevertheless point to a slight drop in the accuracy of his offensive choices. For Parisfans (6.5/10), "he lacked offensive accuracy in the first half". Culture PSG goes in the same direction, noting that he "was not at the top of his form either, with difficulties making the right choice or being really incisive in the box". However, the latter also emphasizes his defensive rigor at the end of the game, adding that the Moroccan full-back "applied himself at the end of the game and signed some good returns."

Achraf Hakimi has once again delivered a performance up to expectations, confirming his consistency this season. Between intensity, dynamism and decisive role on the penalty, he has once again shown that he is an essential element in Luis Enrique’s system. As So Foot summarizes in a witty stroke, "We found the idea of putting a high-speed rail between Auteuil and Boulogne ridiculous, but we have to admit that it works rather well" - a metaphor that perfectly illustrates the speed and fluidity that Hakimi brings to his flank.

With an average rating oscillating around 6.5 to 7/10, the Moroccan has been able to combine energy and efficiency, confirming that he is a valuable asset in the Parisian squad.