Hakimi's PSG Qualifies for UEFA Champions League Final
Rabat — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) booked tonight's ticket to the final match of the UEFA Champions League after clinching Arsenal 2-1.
Playing at Paris' Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain delivered a statement of intent with a commanding 3–1 aggregate win.
In a match that reflected PSG's prowess, the team's midfield maestro Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring with a thunderous volley in the first half — his first ever Champions League goal in 46 appearances. The Spanish international's strike settled early nerves and swung the momentum firmly in the Parisians' favor.
Shortly after the interval, full-back Achraf Hakimi capitalized on a rebound following a missed penalty by Vitinha, shooting the ball past Arsenal's stranded keeper Aaron Ramsdale to double the hosts' advantage on the night.
Bukayo Saka offered Arsenal a fleeting lifeline in the 67th minute with a composed finish, slotting the ball past Donnarumma after a slick build-up down the right flank, and thus making it 2-1.
Prior to the game, Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi said his team is willing to have a 'perfect night.'
He said he and his teammate have a firm conviction that they learned the lesson from last season's heartbreak, making them 'sharper and hungrier' this time.
PSG translated Hakimi's words into a win tonight at Parc des Princes, showing resilience and hunger for winning this year's UEFA Champions League title.
As the final whistle blew in Paris, Parisians stormed to streets to celebrate the historic win, with shouts of joy reverberating around the stadium. Tags: Achraf HakimiPSGPSG HakimiUEFA champions league
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