Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi was visibly distraught in tears as his team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie at the parc des Princes on February 14, 2023.The Moroccan internationalS emotional display came after kingsley Coman‘s second-half goal handed bayern the advantage.
The loss marks a tough moment for PSG and Hakimi, who joined the club in 2021. The Champions league remains the elusive prize for the Qatari-backed club, and this result puts their hopes of lifting the trophy this season in serious jeopardy. PSG will need to overcome the one-goal deficit in the return leg in Munich on March 8, 2023, to keep their European ambitions alive.
Footage circulating widely on social media showed hakimi in visible distress after the final whistle, being comforted by teammates. While the exact cause of his emotional reaction remains unconfirmed, it is widely speculated to be linked to his history wiht Bayern Munich and his previous close relationship with the club. Hakimi developed through Bayern’s youth system but was never given a sustained run in the first team,spending a successful loan spell with Borussia Dortmund before ultimately moving to Inter Milan and then PSG.
The defeat adds further pressure on PSG manager Christophe Galtier and the team’s star-studded lineup, including Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, who were unable to break down a resolute Bayern defense. The return leg in Germany will be a crucial test of PSG’s character and ability to perform under pressure.
