Achraf Hakimi injury: Dayot Upamecano shows a touch of class | OneFootball

Upamecano responds after Achraf Hakimi's injury

Achraf Hakimi injury: Dayot Upamecano shows a touch of class

Outstanding in defense during Bayern Munich's victory over Paris Saint-Germain, Dayot Upamecano nonetheless found himself at the center of a heated controversy. In the final moments of the match, as Achraf Hakimi left the pitch, visibly in pain after a forceful tackle from Luis Diaz, an image of the French defender quickly spread across social media: he appeared to mimic crying, as if to mock the Moroccan player.

This gesture, seen as inappropriate, immediately sparked a wave of criticism, especially from Moroccan fans and observers appalled by the perceived lack of sportsmanship. Realizing how the situation was escalating, Upamecano took to Instagram to set the record straight:

The Bayern defender, flawless in his role as defensive leader, clearly did not want this misunderstanding to overshadow his performance. It's worth noting that the Frenchman delivered a near-perfect display, shutting down Parisian attackers while marshalling an uncompromising German backline.

While Bayern pulled off an excellent result on the pitch, the attitude of certain players caused controversy, with Josip Stanisic also criticized for a perceived lack of empathy. In the end, a night meant to showcase Bayern's solidity ended on a mixed note, balancing between a remarkable performance and an unfortunate controversy.