PSG’s Hakimi Draws Mixed Reviews in Champions League Win Over Liverpool

Facing an opponent as intense as the Reds, the Moroccan full-back went through difficult phases before regaining solidity as the match progressed. While some observers have highlighted his defensive contribution at the end of the game, others have regretted his lack of offensive influence.

The first few minutes were painful for Hakimi, who suffered against Luis Díaz. RMC Sport gave him a modest 4, emphasizing his difficulties in projecting himself forward: "Much more difficulties to project himself and to show himself in the first half. Slightly more at ease in the second act."

A finding shared by Eurosport (5/10), who notes that the player lost too many balls in the first half: "It took until the 45th minute to see him, for the first time, provide support up front."

Goal.com (6/10) also notes defensive lapses: "His start to the game was difficult, with some defensive lapses that almost cost dearly." For its part, Footmercato (2/10) believes it is one of his worst performances in the Parisian jersey: "We have rarely seen the Moroccan so much in difficulty this season. A lot of passes directly into the feet of the opponent, not connected to his partners on the technical level."

Despite this laborious start, Hakimi managed to raise his level in the second half. Maxifoot (5.5/10) salutes his defensive rigor against Díaz: "On the defensive level, the Moroccan behaved well by being serious in the duels." However, the same media nuances his offensive contribution: "The former Madrilenian paid for his defensive efforts on his projections, with some inaccuracies and a less important impact in the game."

90min.com (6/10) highlights his collective commitment: "A nevertheless satisfactory match from Hakimi, who put himself at the service and at the level of the collective to make the team as solid as possible."

According to Le Parisien (4.5/10), Hakimi seemed more active during extra time, taking advantage of the opponents’ drop in intensity to take the upper hand. Eurosport confirms this trend: "Extra time relaunched him and he then clearly took the upper hand over Luis Díaz."

Ultimately, Hakimi had a contrasting match. His complicated start marked the minds, but he managed to pull himself together and deliver a more serious performance at the end of the game. However, his offensive influence, usually an asset for PSG, was much more discreet than usual.