PSG’s Hakimi Struggles Against Bayern’s Coman in Champions League Defeat

Achraf Hakimi had the heavy task of containing Kingsley Coman, one of the Bavarians most lively on the evening. While the Frenchman was not directly decisive, his liveliness and incessant runs put the Moroccan full-back to the test. "He suffered defensively against Coman, particularly restless," notes Eurosport, who gives Hakimi a rating of 4/10, regretting a limited offensive contribution.

Same observation for So Foot, who does not mince words with a scathing "motion of censure against Kingsley Coman", accompanying a 4/10 rating. The media depicts a Hakimi cornered in his camp and unable to imprint his usual mark on the Parisian game.

Known for his incisive runs and precise crosses, Hakimi was surprisingly discreet offensively. The reasons? A cautious Parisian organization, dictated by Luis Enrique, and the omnipresence of a threatening Coman. According to Maxifoot (4.5/10), this situation illustrates the limit of an average performance where the Moroccan was unable to weigh in the key moments. The media does, however, note an important defensive return to hinder the French winger in a hot situation.

Same tune at 90min.com, who points out that PSG paid dearly for Hakimi’s absence in the offensive phases, describing his performance as "discreet offensively", while recalling that he was cautioned in the 60th minute for protest, a sign of frustration in a frustrating game.

Despite his difficulties, some media recognize a certain defensive commitment. Parisfans, more lenient (5/10), notes a "different role than usual" for the full-back, who would have held up overall despite sporadic runs. On the other hand, Le Parisien sees no excuse: with a rating of 3/10, the daily considers that Hakimi was "extinguished by an opponent better than him", a severe assessment for the former Inter Milan player.

Overall, Achraf Hakimi’s performance against Bayern is considered disappointing by the sports press. Between a sometimes struggling defense and an almost absent attack, the Moroccan was unable to meet the expectations in this crucial Champions League appointment.

As Eurosport summarizes, "Bridled" is probably the word that best sums up his evening: trapped in a defensive role by Coman’s liveliness and a cautious Parisian strategy.