PSG’s Achraf Hakimi: Mixed Reviews in Champions League Semifinal Loss to Dortmund

According to Footmercato, who gave him a score of 5.5, Hakimi was one of the few Parisians to emerge "with his head more or less held high." He was praised for having made his flank "an impregnable fortress," although he was less inspired offensively than usual. This contrast was also highlighted by Eurosport, who gave him a 4, criticizing his many inaccuracies despite a constant presence on the field. The publication mentions a "waste" regarding the use of his centers, often unexploited.

The analyses of Maxifoot and Parisfans are slightly more lenient, with a score of 5.5 for his willingness to create gaps and combine with his teammates. However, they point out a certain nervousness at the end of the game that could have cost him dearly. Parisfans also mentions a persistent inaccuracy throughout the match that slowed down the team’s momentum.

Dico du sport and Sofoot are less indulgent, giving respectively 4 and 3.5 ratings. The first criticizes his lack of technical precision and non-imperial defensive retreats, while Sofoot deplores a player far from his glory days in Dortmund, evoking a lack of ability to be decisive.

The harshest criticism comes from 90min.com, who gave him a 2/10 rating, highlighting his difficulty in containing Karim Adeyemi’s attacks and a lack of offensive impact. The media notes gestures of frustration at the end of the match that well reflect the level of his performance and the player’s morale.

Despite some flashes of defensive competence, the sports press largely perceived Achraf Hakimi’s performance as insufficient, especially at such a crucial level as the Champions League semi-finals. His defensive efforts were there, but it was in the offensive contribution and technical precision that he struggled the most, making his overall performance disappointing for the analysts.