Hakimi Shines as PSG Triumphs 4-2 Over Monaco

From the first minutes, Hakimi set the tone for his match. In the 4th minute, a daring cross-shot hit the post, announcing an evening where he would be omnipresent offensively. His ability to sow trouble in the opposing defense quickly paid off. In the 24th minute, a sharp acceleration followed by a perfectly weighted cross allowed Doué to open the scoring for Paris. An action that perfectly illustrates the technical precision and vision of the former Inter Milan player.

But Hakimi did not content himself with a single decisive contribution. In the second half, he stood out again. A supersonic run and a precise cross for Fabian Ruiz led to the second Parisian goal. This blend of speed, power and finesse made the Moroccan unplayable for the Monegasque defenders. As Maxifoot (8/10) points out: "Turned towards the front, he never hesitated to sting where it hurts. Unplayable!"

His impact was not limited to the offensive sector. Although exposed at times, particularly due to his incessant runs, Hakimi also managed to be solid in his defensive returns. CulturePSG also underlines "an inhuman expenditure of energy", a comment that reflects the impressive work rate of the player in both phases of the game.

Hakimi’s performances did not fail to elicit reactions from the press, unanimous on the importance of his role in the Parisian victory. Footmercato (7.5) praises "sharp runs, defensive returns, and always interesting technical quality offensively". Le Parisien (8) goes even further, describing a player "ultra-dangerous in his lane", capable of "giving a candy to Doué in a lay-off".

Other media, such as Hommmedumatch.fr and 90min.com, also praise his ability to multiply calls and maintain a constant intensity throughout the match. Even Sofoot, with its usual touch of irony, can only admire his consistency and driving role: "A valiant runner, adored by the fans."

Hakimi seems to be going through a period of grace, in line with his recent performances. Since the start of the season, he has established himself as an essential element of the Parisian system. If his game, very focused on the attack, can sometimes create spaces in his back, he largely compensates for it by his incessant activity and his precision in decisive moments.

This victory against AS Monaco, in which Hakimi played a key role, confirms his status as a pillar of the 2024 PSG version. With performances of this magnitude, the Moroccan continues to establish his place among the best full-backs in the world and could well approach the long-awaited individual distinctions.