It was a cruel evening at the Parc des Princes. On the 4th matchday of the Champions League, Achraf Hakimi’s Paris Saint-Germain is currently facing Bayern Munich (0-2) in a highly anticipated match. What was supposed to be a European celebration unfortunately turned into a nightmare for the Moroccan full-back.
In the 45th minute, the Atlas Lion collapsed to the ground after a violent tackle from Luis Díaz. His left ankle was severely affected, causing cries of pain and deep concern on the pitch. Supported by the medical staff, Hakimi left the field in tears, unable to continue the match.
Initially shown just a yellow card, the Bayern player’s action was ultimately reviewed by VAR, resulting in a direct red card. It was a dangerous tackle, with both feet off the ground, that prematurely ended the Moroccan defender’s match.
This injury casts a shadow over both PSG and the Moroccan national team, as Hakimi was having an excellent start to the season. Medical examinations are expected to determine the severity of his injury in the coming hours.
