Cruel injury for Achraf Hakimi in the Champions League

Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern descended into anguish: Achraf Hakimi collapsed at the very end of the first half at the Parc des Princes, turning the evening into a nightmare for the French champions.

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With PSG already trailing 2-0, the Morocco national team superstar was attempting a run down his flank when he was the victim of a dangerous two-footed tackle by Luis Diaz of Bayern Munich. The tackle clearly caught Hakimi on the ankle, causing a severe sprain. He immediately collapsed, visibly in pain, clutching his leg, while his teammates and the PSG medical staff rushed to his aid.

Hakimi couldn’t hold back his tears as he was helped off the pitch, an emotional moment made all the more poignant by the fact that it happened on his birthday. Substituted before halftime, Hakimi looked devastated as PSG’s medical team examined what appeared to be a serious ankle injury.

Luis Díaz, who had been Bayern Munich’s most prominent player in the early stages of the match, received a straight red card for his dangerous tackle. The Colombian striker had previously given Bayern a comfortable lead with two goals, one in the 4th minute and the other in the 32nd, before his evening ended abruptly with his dismissal.

AFCON 2025 in jeopardy?

Morocco is preparing to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) in just over a month, and Achraf Hakimi is expected to captain the Atlas Lions on home soil. His potential absence would be a major blow for Morocco, who are among the favorites to lift the trophy.

EDITOR NOTE: This article is translated from the original written in French by Ablam Gnamesso for Pan-Africa Football.