In a thrilling encounter at the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain secured a decisive 4-2 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, with Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi playing a pivotal role. Although his initial goal was disallowed for offside, Hakimi's performance was instrumental in PSG's triumph, which sees them take the lead in their group. The victory was particularly satisfying for Hakimi, who expressed that «this team deserved a victory like that». The match was characterized by relentless determination and teamwork, with Hakimi acknowledging the supporters and his teammates. He reflected on the game, describing it as «one of the most incredible matches» since joining PSG. «This feeling of comeback was incredible (...) I know that this season was not easy, we lost matches without having deserved it, after creating many opportunities. Today (Wednesday), luck fortunately turned on our side», he remarked. Highlighting the team's mentality, Hakimi stressed the importance of resilience. «When you lose 2-0, you have to raise your head and continue, go for the victory and that's how we won the match. We had nothing to lose, we believed in it until the end, and after the first goal, we saw that it was possible. That's why we scored the second, then the third», said the Moroccan international. Hakimi also praised the fans, noting that «the mentality that the supporters showed in the stands» was mirrored on the field. He asserted that «this is a match that will give more confidence for the future», emphasizing PSG's determination to prevail on the pitch. The goals in the match were scored by Jack Grealish (50th) and Erling Haaland (53rd) for Manchester City, and by Ousmane Dembélé (56th), Bradley Barcola (60th), Joao Neves (78th), and Gonçalo Ramos (90+3) for PSG. Looking ahead, PSG is set to face Stuttgart in their next match, scheduled for Wednesday, January 29.
