Achraf Hakimi criticizes French Super Cup venue after PSG defeat
Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi questioned holding the French Super Cup at Lens’ stadium after his team lost 1-0, calling for fairer finals organization.
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AIAchraf Hakimi, Paris Saint-Germain star, criticized the decision to hold the Trophée des Champions (French Super Cup) at Stade Bollaert, the home ground of Lens, following his team's 1-0 defeat.
Florian Thauvin scored the winning goal for Lens in the 32nd minute, securing the trophy at the expense of the French league champions.
Speaking to Ligue 1+, Hakimi said PSG put in a strong effort and dominated the match, but argued that staging the final at the opponent’s stadium did not provide a level playing field. He stressed the need to review such decisions to help develop French football.
The Morocco captain added that the loss was no excuse, but said the match felt more like a regular league game, emphasizing the importance of improving conditions for domestic competitions.
Despite the defeat, Hakimi expressed confidence in PSG’s ability to bounce back, noting the team would continue working hard to be ready, especially after their recent European Super Cup success against Aston Villa.