Achraf Hakimi, Paris Saint-Germain’s right-back, was invited by UEFA to discuss the 2025-2026 Champions League final against Arsenal at the Puskás Arena in Budapest (kick-off at 6 p.m., CET).
Hakimi: “It’s not pressure. It’s a responsibility and, above all, motivation.”
Pressure as the defending champions?
It’s not pressure. It’s a responsibility and, above all, 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 an added motivation.
Hakimi: “Now, it’s just about enjoying the process and the final.”
A dream come true to win the Champions League?
I dreamed of winning the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain and making history. When you win that first title for your club, for your fans, and for everyone, it’s true that you feel a sense of relief. It takes a weight off your shoulders. Now, it’s just a matter of enjoying the process and the final of this competition once again.
