PSG: Achraf Hakimi Confident in a Home Revenge After Dortmund Defeat – Media7

Media7 May 2, 2024

A bold statement from Achraf Hakimi (25) rang out immediately after Paris Saint-Germain’s 1-0 defeat in the first match of the Champions League semi-final in Germany, claiming that the Parisians will do anything their best to reverse the situation in the second match.

Disappointment in Dortmund

PSG were largely disappointing in Dortmund, as Nicholas Fullkrug’s first-half finish ensured the Germans would have something to defend in the second match at the Parc des Princes next Tuesday. After a laborious first half in the heavy atmosphere at Signal Iduna Park, there was a marked improvement for Luis Enrique’s side in the second half, with both teams missing good chances to score further goals. goals in what was an entertaining semi-final.

Confidence in revenge

“We are very sad with the result, we missed chances in the second half. We knew what they were going to do, long balls into space. We were focused, the coach repeated the same message all week. We dominated the whole match, now we will rest and focus on the second match. At home things will be different with our fans in our stadium, I’m sure. We will be full of confidence and I am sure things will work out for us. »

Turnaround story

PSG already overturned a defeat in the first match in Dortmund, losing 2-1 in Germany before winning 2-0 in France in the round of 16 of the 2019/2020 edition, eventually reaching the final and losing to Bayern Munich.