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PSG’s Hakimi Shines in 3-1 Victory Over Aston Villa, Earns High Praise
Thursday 10 April 2025, by
Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 against Aston Villa in a match with strong symbolic significance. While Luis Enrique’s 100th on the Parisian bench or Unai Emery’s return made an impression, Achraf Hakimi’s performance also deserves attention. The Moroccan full-back, who was the captain for the evening, delivered a solid performance, praised by several media outlets.
Very active on his right side, Hakimi received a 7/10 rating from FootMercato, who notes that he "remains essential in Luis Enrique’s game system". He stood out for his regular runs, his presence in the action of the Parisians’ second goal after a high recovery (49th), and a shot repelled by the goalkeeper in the 17th minute. His goal in the 71st minute was disallowed for offside.
On the side of Le Parisien, the player’s performance was also rated 7/10. The daily notes "a very active and involved Moroccan in all his tasks", while recalling his defensive and offensive contribution. The newspaper also insists on his role in the start of Kvaratskhelia’s goal.
The same observation for Maxifoot, who also gives him a 7/10 rating, hailing a "very offensive" player who "weighed heavily on the opposing defense". Hakimi projected himself with intensity, multiplying the calls in his lane.
The CulturePSG site also rates his performance at 7/10, mentioning "a huge activity both on the side and in the axis". The full-back’s regained physical form was reflected in a strong presence in the game, whether in the offensive phase or in the transition.
So Foot, more measured, gives Hakimi a 6.5/10 rating, hailing "a good copy" despite the lack of a clean sheet. The article highlights his contribution to the balance of the Parisian game, without being totally decisive.
Same rating for 90min.com, who speaks of a "very complete performance", while recalling that Hakimi was caught in his back by Tielemans’ call on the goal conceded by PSG. The media also notes his offensive attempts stopped by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Finally, Eurosport is a bit more critical with a rating of 5.5/10. The media notes "a constant offensive participation" but mentions a player "a little less accurate than usual", despite interesting calls and a disallowed goal.
Achraf Hakimi’s performance was therefore generally well received, with an average of around 6.7/10 across the evaluations. Although he did not find the net, his activity, his role in the key phases of the match and his consistency in Luis Enrique’s system confirm his importance within the Parisian squad.