Paris Saint‑Germain will be without full‑back Achraf Hakimi for the Champions League semi‑final second leg against Bayern Munich after the Moroccan international suffered a hamstring injury, confirmed by football journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Hakimi, widely regarded as PSG’s most reliable defender on the flank, was ruled out of the squad for the upcoming match following medical assessment. Romano cited a statement from PSG’s medical staff, conveyed through Fabrice Hawkins, that the injury will keep the 25‑year‑old sidelined for at least the next week.
The injury comes after PSG secured a 5‑4 aggregate advantage in the first leg at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday. Bayern Munich opened the scoring when Harry Kane found the net from inside the penalty area. PSG responded quickly through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who levelled the tie at 1‑1, before João Neves headed in to restore the home side’s lead.
Mid‑second‑half action saw Michael Olise appear to score, but the ball was ruled out. PSG were later awarded a penalty, which Ousmane Dembélé converted to extend the lead. In the closing stages, Kvaratskhelia added a second goal for the Parisians, followed by another strike from Dembélé, giving PSG a 4‑1 lead on the night.
Bayern mounted a comeback, with Romain Upamecano and Luis Diaz each finding the net, but the German side could not overturn the deficit. The 5‑4 scoreline left PSG in a strong position heading into the second encounter in Munich.
Without Hakimi, PSG will need to adjust their defensive setup. The team will likely rely on the versatility of other full‑backs such as Nuno Mendes or Nordi Mukiele to cover the right‑back position. Manager Luis Enrique has previously rotated his back line to accommodate tactical changes, and the upcoming fixture will test the depth of his squad.
The second leg, scheduled for Wednesday, will determine whether PSG can maintain their aggregate lead and advance to the Champions League final. The injury to Hakimi underscores the challenges of squad rotation in high‑stakes European competition and highlights the importance of depth in navigating the tournament’s latter stages.
