Hakimi's Painful Exit: PSG Star Injured in Dramatic Bayern Clash at Parc des Princes
4 November 2025
Injury shocks PSG as Hakimi exits
In a UEFA Champions League group-stage showdown at Parc des Princes, Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, PSG's trusted right-back, endured a harsh injury scare during the clash with Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.
In the dying moments of the first half, Hakimi surged down the right when he suffered a brutal challenge from Bayern's Colombian winger Louis Diaz, who was booked for the foul.
Despite the blow, the Moroccan international was seen in clear distress as he clutched his left ankle, and the decision was reviewed by VAR, which ultimately led to Diaz being sent off.
Today, Hakimi is celebrating his 27th birthday, but the moment took the shine off the pre-match mood as he could not stand on his own and had to leave the field supported by teammates and PSG's medical staff.
PSG head coach Luis Enrique then opted for a late substitution, bringing on a fresh presence, Seny Maiolo, in stoppage time of the first half to plug the gap at right-back.
PSG had gone into the break leading 2-0, thanks to goals from Luis Diaz in the 4th and 32nd minutes, with the home fans basking in a strong first-half display at the Parc des Princes.
As the match wore on, concern grew over Hakimi's availability for a potential long spell on the sidelines and, more immediately, for the Africa Cup of Nations set in Morocco from late December into January 2026.
Hakimi remains one of Africa's leading Ballon d'Or candidates, thanks to a season that has seen PSG clinch multiple titles, including the coveted Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup this year—the first for the Paris club in its history.
In an interview with PSG TV, Hakimi said, "I dream of winning the Ballon d'Or; it's a strong motivation, but the most important thing is helping my team win games and trophies."
Hakimi has been a cornerstone for PSG since his 2021 switch from Inter Milan for €60 million, and he recently extended his contract through 2029, continuing his Paris chapters under three coaches: Mauricio Pochettino, Christophe Galtier, and most recently Luis Enrique, who took charge in 2023 and extended in 2024.
PSG's 2025-2026 campaign has thus far featured six victories, a late-season setback against fierce rivals Marseille (0-1) in a clash that was moved due to Ballon d'Or festivities, and a couple of draw games that left fans hopeful but wary.
The victories came against Nantes and Angers (both 1-0), a big 6-3 win over Toulouse, followed by wins over Lens (2-0) and Auxerre (2-0). The team also drew away at Lille and Strasbourg, briefly losing top spot before reclaiming it with a win over Brest and a draw with Lorient as part of the team's relentless domestic pursuit.
In Europe, PSG had started with a clean sheet across four matches, lifting the UEFA Super Cup via a penalties shootout against Tottenham after a 2-2 draw, then opening their Champions League group with wins over Atalanta (4-0), Barcelona (2-1), and Leverkusen (7-2) in a display that signaled intent to defend the title.
Hakimi’s injury could complicate PSG’s plans as the squad juggles domestic commitments with European ambitions, and questions remain about the level of risk in upcoming fixtures and the longer-term impact on a team that prides itself on depth and resilience.
Punchline time: If injuries were a playlist, Hakimi just hit repeat—longer than a summer remix, and a lot less catchy. Punchline two: PSG’s medical team just filed a weather alert for Parc des Princes—shade, rain, and a potential hail of red cards if Diaz isn’t careful with his challenges.
