Hakimi Hails PSG Attackers After Arsenal Win: “They Give Us Power to Run”
Following Paris Saint-Germain’s gritty 1-0 win over Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash, Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi has heaped praise on his attacking teammates for their tireless work rate and unified spirit.
The decisive moment came early, with Ousmane Dembélé finding the net inside the opening half at the Emirates. But it was PSG’s all-around discipline — in both attack and defense — that truly stood out.
Hakimi, speaking to CBS Sports Golazo, highlighted how the high-energy performances of players like Dembele, Gonzalo Ramos, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Desire Doue have created a dynamic environment where every player fights for every ball.
“Yes, the coach says we are 11 attackers and 11 defenders,” Hakimi said. “When you see your strikers — Ousmane, Doue, Kvara, or Gonzalo — running like the first defender, they give us power to run also with them… it shows we are strong all together.”
That strength, both mental and tactical, is exactly what PSG will need next Wednesday in Paris, when they host Arsenal for the return leg.
Before that, PSG will face Strasbourg in Ligue 1 action this weekend, while Arsenal gear up to take on Bournemouth at the Emirates in the Premier League.
Our Take:
Hakimi’s words aren’t just praise — they’re a window into a PSG side that has matured beyond its traditional star-studded identity. Under Luis Enrique, this team is working as a unit, and when forwards defend as fiercely as they attack, it becomes a nightmare for any opponent. If Arsenal don’t match that collective intensity in Paris, their Champions League dream might slip away.
This is PSG with grit, not just glamour — and that makes them more dangerous than ever.
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