With an impressive collective and rented throughout Europe, Paris Saint-Germain won, on Saturday evening, the first Champions League in its history. Intratable in the face of the men of Simone Inzaghi (5-0), the capital's club has thus entered a new dimension and can now believe in a bright future. Author of a 2024-2025 season which will remain, in memories, as one of the most striking in the Parisian story, PSG finds itself today considered one of the most efficient eleven. Now based on confusing collective power, the Ile -de -France project could however honor many individuals in the coming months.
Decisive against Aston Villa, Arsenal and Inter!
The younger French player to be established in the final of the Champions League, Désiré Doué – elected man of the match after having scored a double and issued a decisive pass – should, as such, win the next Golden Boy. But that's not all. Heroic during the final phases of the C1 and overall solid on its line throughout the season, Gianluigi Donnarumma postulates the Yachine Trophy, rewarding the best goalkeeper of the year. Finally, Ousmane Dembélé, involved in three of the five Parisian goals at the Allianz Arena, has sent a sacred message to Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé & Co in the Golden Ball race. Unless…
Indeed, if the French international – decisive on 46 times (33 goals, 13 assists) in 49 matches in all competitions, including 14 times (8+6) in the Champions League in 15 outings – seems to have, at a time when we write these lines, a step ahead to succeed Rodri, one of his teammates could well mix with the final struggle. His name? Achraf Hakimi. Author of 9 goals and 14 offerings in 48 games this season, the Moroccan right side realizes a simply sparkling exercise. Angular stone of the Luis Enrique system, the Madrid native has continued to make his offensive and defensive contribution in recent months. Rarely taken speed and overall solid in the duel, the right -hander of 1m81 above all, once again, proved that he was an outstanding attacker.
An essential element in the Luis Enrique system
Saturday evening, after a perfect service by Désiré Doué, it was he who released his family shortly before the quarter of an hour (12th). A goal announcing a ultimately historic evening. In continuation of a hitherto stunning season, Hakimi has completed his argument as a credible pretender to the most prestigious of individual awards. Already a scorer in the quarter-final against Aston Villa, then against Arsenal during the return semi-final, the native of Madrid finally closed this European campaign with 4 achievements and 5 offerings. Statistics alone summarizing the contribution of the ex-interest in the Paris collective.
Regular throughout the season – even in the most complicated moments of PSG – the number 2 of the red and blue, reliable on both sides of the field, then claim the next Ballon d'Or? If the story of this trophy does not necessarily give it the favor of predictions – especially because of its “more defensive” position – the Moroccan international (83 selections, 10 goals), however, has much to envy the competition. Whether collectively (a hat -trick with PSG, a third place with Morocco during the last Olympic Games) or on an individual level (statistics, play volume, impact in big matches), Hakimi meets more than ever to the established criteria. As for the last, namely the class and the fair play, the former Borussia Dortmund player is not to be outdone …
Executioner of his former club on the side of the Allianz Arena, the 26-year-old Parisian also distinguished himself in the most beautiful way. “It's an incredible evening, since we arrived in Munich, we felt that it was for us. We did a lot of work. I tried to stay focused to help the team. After the goal it was not necessarily easy and I did not want to celebrate. I apologize for the Inter supporters who supported me and who respected me. We have a young team, we must continue to work ”humbly slipped the vice-captain of the new European champions. As skillful ball as in front of the stretched microphones, could Achraf Hakimi then steal the show from Ousmane Dembélé in the last straight line? Answer on September 22 …
