PSG/Arsenal – Hakimi keeps it simple before the final | OneFootball

Achraf Hakimi, Paris Saint-Germain’s right-back, was invited by UEFA to talk about the 2025-2026 Champions League final against Arsenal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest (kick-off at 6 p.m., live on M6 and Canal+).

Hakimi: “It’s not pressure. It’s a responsibility and, above all, a motivation.”

Is there pressure as the defending champion?

It’s not pressure. It’s a responsibility and, above all, a motivation. Knowing that people respect you gives you extra motivation to know how to manage the game, to know how to approach this kind of match. For me, it’s added motivation.

Hakimi: “Now, it’s just about enjoying the journey and the final”

Is winning the Champions League a dream fulfilled?

I dreamed of winning the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain and making history. When you win the first one for our club, for our supporters and for everyone, it’s true that you feel a sense of relief. It lifted a weight off our shoulders. Now, it’s just about enjoying the journey and the final of this competition once again.

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